Lawmakers inquire gov’t on solutions to improve the Inner Harbor

The state of the Inner Harbor regarding traffic, public transport service, and roadworks was debated yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) at the initiative of separate inquiries

LRT records significant drop in passengers in June

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system recorded a significant drop in passenger numbers last month. According to the company’s monthly report, the LRT transported an

Traffic accidents decline as cross-border vehicle trips surge

Traffic accidents in Macau dropped 6.9% year-on-year in May 2025, with 1,307 incidents resulting in 475 injuries, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). From

LRT logs three accidents in Q1 as ridership doubles

The city’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) experienced three operational incidents in the first four months of 2025, according to local media reports. The first incident

Council: Macau must modernize transport laws to embrace ride-hailing

The conflict between Hong Kong taxis and unlicensed ride-hailing services has intensified, while Macau has softened its stance on legalization, according to Chester Ku from the

New application from mPay to call taxis gathering positive feedback from users

The new mobile application for calling taxis, included in the MPay app services, has been gathering positive feedback from users in its first days of operation.

Gov’t too slow in adjusting bus routes to the city’s developments: Ron Lam

Lawmaker Ron Lam has criticized the slow response of local authorities in adapting public transportation to the city’s development. In a written inquiry submitted

Ride-hailing returns via Gaode app

Macau residents and visitors now have a new option to hail taxis with the recent ride-hailing function added to the popular Chinese map app Gaode.

New administrative procedures amend taxi law; app not yet included

New administrative regulations amending the taxi law have been approved by the Executive Council (ExCo). They will soon enter into force, said the Secretary for Administration

LRT passenger numbers rise, but revenue remains flat

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system reported total revenue of MOP770 million in 2024, with government funding accounting for 88% of that amount, according to the

Taxi sector backs gov’t’s proposed fleet renovation rules

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that the taxi sector generally agrees with the government’s proposals to amend taxi operation regulations. In a press statement,

DSOP vows to launch LRT East Line by 2029

The East Line of Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system will be operational as scheduled in the second half of 2029, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP)

Unions call for stronger government action against illegal employment

The Macau Federation of Transportation and the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) recently raised concerns with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) surrounding issues of illegal employment and the use

Ferry collides with pier in Hong Kong, causing damage and delays

A TurboJet ferry sustained damage after hitting the pier at the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal on Saturday afternoon. According to a preliminary report from the Marine

Jetfoil ‘Funchal’ reportedly marked for dismantling

Following the recent announcement of the Jetfoil “São Jorge” being scrapped, the Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has now confirmed another vessel is set to be dismantled.

Macau Bridge to enforce speed limits with new detection systems

The Transport Bureau (DSAT), in coordination with the Public Security Police Force (PSP), has installed 22 fixed speed detection systems and four average speed detection systems at

LRT ridership up 6% in April after March decline

The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system transported an average of 25,900 passengers per day in April, representing a 5.71% increase month-on-month. This increase followed the drop recorded

Hengqin Port cross-border traffic tops 10 million

Hengqin Port has recorded more than 10 million cross-border movements so far this year, reaching the milestone by 2 p.m. on May 7, according to the Public

Jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau turns 50

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the start of operations for the jetfoil service between Hong Kong and Macau. The service began on April 25, 1975, with

DSAT to add 105 new bus stops

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to install 105 new bus stops across Macau this year as part of its efforts to enhance public transportation infrastructure. The

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