Press Releases

2025 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
12/03/2025 TAC discusses application for tram fare increase and briefed on work and progress of MTRCL in building rail tech ecosystem
19/02/2025 Working Group for Enhancing Personalised Point-to-Point Transport Services under TAC convenes second meeting
17/12/2024 TCU's third quarterly report of 2024 released
17/12/2024 TAC briefed on proposed installation of camera systems and provision of electronic payment means in taxis
17/12/2024 TAC's response to Chief Executive in Council's decision to approve franchised bus operators' fare increases
29/11/2024 TAC discusses fare increase applications from franchised bus operators and briefed on latest progress of Universal Accessibility Programme
06/11/2024 Working Group for Enhancing Personalised Point-to-Point Transport Services under TAC convenes first meeting
28/10/2024 TCU's second quarterly report of 2024 released
28/10/2024 TAC briefed on latest developments of Smart and Green Mass Transit System projects
16/10/2024 TAC Chairman welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2024 Policy Address"
30/07/2024 TAC briefed on takeover arrangements and tolling scenarios for Tai Lam Tunnel and plan for regulation of online car-hailing platforms and combating of illegal carriage of passengers for hire or reward
24/07/2024 Appointments to Transport Advisory Committee
25/06/2024 TCU's first quarterly report of 2024 released
25/06/2024 TAC briefed on Government's report on effectiveness of implementing time-varying tolls at three road harbour crossings
16/04/2024 TAC discusses taxi fare increase applications, district beautification programme and application of innovative technology in road maintenance
27/03/2024 TCU's fourth quarterly report of 2023 released
27/03/2024 TAC briefed on coping measures of railway system under extreme weather conditions
28/02/2024 TAC Chairman welcomes traffic and transport-related initiatives in Budget
27/02/2024 TCU's third quarterly report of 2023 released
27/02/2024 TAC briefed on Highways Department's contingency measures and emergency recovery works in response to road-related incidents under extreme weather

2023 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
19/12/2023 TAC briefed on Hong Kong Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint and initial recommendations of Traffic and Transport Strategy Study
12/12/2023 TAC Chairman welcomes Hong Kong Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint
28/11/2023 TCU's second quarterly report of 2023 released
28/11/2023 TAC briefed on progress of Smart Traffic Fund
25/10/2023 TAC Chairman welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2023 Policy Address"
25/07/2023 TCU's first quarterly report of 2023 released
25/07/2023 TAC briefed on findings of MTRCL's comprehensive review of asset management and maintenance regime, latest progress of proposed measures for enhancing personalised point-to-point transport services and proposed regulatory framework for electric mobility devices
27/06/2023 TCU's fourth quarterly report of 2022 released
27/06/2023 TAC briefed on Government's review and recommendations on requirements for physical fitness certification of driving licence applicants/holders
30/05/2023 TAC's response to Executive Council's decision to approve franchised bus operators' fare increases
22/02/2023 TAC Chairman welcomes traffic and transport-related initiatives in Budget
21/02/2023 TAC briefed on traffic diversion arising from commissioning of Tseung Kwan O - Lam Tin Tunnel and service performance of MTRCL
31/01/2023 TCU's third quarterly report of 2022 released
31/01/2023 TAC briefed on legislative proposals on updating construction of vehicle requirements to improve road safety

2022 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
20/12/2022 TAC briefed on proposed toll plans for road harbour crossings and preliminary findings and recommendations of Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030
28/11/2022 TAC discusses MTR Fare Adjustment Mechanism review and Star Ferry's application for fare increases
25/10/2022 TCU's second quarterly report of 2022 released
25/10/2022 TAC briefed on legislative proposal for establishing regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles
26/07/2022 TCU's first quarterly report of 2022 released
26/07/2022 TAC briefed on legislative proposals for enhancing road safety and implementing traffic e-enforcement
12/07/2022 TAC Chairman welcomes Executive Council's granting of new bus franchises
06/07/2022 TAC briefed on proposed principles of congestion charging and takeover arrangements of Western Harbour Crossing as well as e-licensing initiatives of Transport Department
10/06/2022 Appointments to Transport Advisory Committee
24/05/2022 TAC discusses application for tram fare increases and briefed on progress of discussions on new bus franchises
11/04/2022 TAC discusses measures for enhancing personalised and point-to-point transport services
23/02/2022 TAC Chairman welcomes traffic and transport-related initiatives in Budget
22/02/2022 TAC briefed on progress of Universal Accessibility Programme and Smart Traffic Fund

2021 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
21/12/2021 TAC briefed on railway projects under Northern Metropolis Development Strategy
23/11/2021 TAC visits first automated parking system taken forward by Government in Tsuen Wan (with photos)
26/10/2021 TAC briefed on Traffic and Transport Strategy Study framework
06/10/2021 TAC Chairman welcomes "The Chief Executive's 2021 Policy Address"
24/09/2021 Re-appointments to Transport Advisory Committee
13/09/2021 TAC briefed on road maintenance and streetscape enhancement works and update on car parking initiatives
29/06/2021 TAC discusses new franchises for three franchised bus companies
25/05/2021 TAC briefed on review of Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme and proposed regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles
23/03/2021 TAC briefed on Traffic e-Enforcement System
24/02/2021 TAC Chairman welcomes Budget measures to control private car growth
23/02/2021 TAC briefed on legislative amendments for alternative means of emergency exit for light buses and upgrading of Yung Shue Wan Ferry Pier
26/01/2021 TAC briefed on walkability in Hong Kong and discusses franchised bus operations

2020 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
31/12/2020 Re-appointments to Transport Advisory Committee
15/12/2020 TAC briefed on proposed implementation of free-flow tolling system and commissioning arrangement of Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link Northern Connection
16/11/2020 TAC briefed on Universal Accessibility Programme
20/10/2020 TAC briefed on review of Driving on Lantau Island Scheme and related matters
25/09/2020 Re-appointment of Chairman of Transport Advisory Committee and new member appointment
28/07/2020 TAC briefed on latest progress on measures to increase car parking provision and review of parking standards in planning guidelines
30/06/2020 TAC briefed on review of standing capacity and service level of franchised buses and use of electric mobility devices
02/06/2020 TAC briefed on new ferry services and cycling-related issues
28/04/2020 TAC briefed on public transport operators' efforts in combatting COVID-19
21/01/2020 TAC briefed on Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme and discussed Star Ferry fare increase application

2019 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
17/12/2019 TAC briefed on measures by MTRCL to cope with large-scale public order events
26/11/2019 TAC briefed on operation proposals of outlying island ferry services
29/10/2019 TAC briefed on feasibility study on environmentally friendly transport services in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen and toll waiver for tunnels and Lantau Link
24/09/2019 TAC briefed on at-grade pedestrian crossings
30/07/2019 TAC briefed on smart mobility initiatives
25/06/2019 TAC briefed on transport arrangements of Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point
28/05/2019 TAC discusses franchised bus fare increase applications and is briefed on provision of car parking spaces
29/04/2019 TAC briefed on proposal for carrying oxygen cylinders for self-medical use on franchised buses and road safety enhancement measures
21/03/2019 TAC discusses taxi fare increase applications
19/02/2019 TAC discusses proposal to increase penalties for illegal carriage of passengers for hire or reward and is briefed on traffic situation of Central - Wan Chai Bypass
30/01/2019 TAC briefed on follow-up actions in relation to Report of the Independent Review Committee on Franchised Bus Service and free-flow tolling system for tunnels

2018 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
28/12/2018 Appointment of self-recommended youth members to Transport Advisory Committee announced
18/12/2018 TAC briefed on initiatives for enhancing public transport services and implementation arrangements for Public Transport Fare Subsidy Scheme
30/10/2018 TAC discusses fare increase applications from CTB and NWFB and proposal on tunnel traffic rationalisation
28/09/2018 New chairman appointed to Transport Advisory Committee
18/09/2018 TAC briefed on operating arrangements for Hong Kong Section of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
31/07/2018 TAC briefed on recommended measures to enhance safety of franchised buses and taxi service quality
29/05/2018 TAC briefed on regulation of non-franchised bus operation and measures under Public Transport Strategy Study
24/04/2018 TAC discusses smart mobility initiatives for Hong Kong
27/03/2018 TAC discusses proposal on duration of ferry service licences and HK Tramways Ltd's application for fare increases
27/02/2018 TAC briefed on Government's follow-up actions on bus accident in Tai Po
30/01/2018 TAC briefed on Government's progress of discussion of new franchise for Star Ferry and widening works of Tai Po Road (Sha Tin Section)