LRT faces criticism over disruption after typhoon

The Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system has faced criticism for its slow return to service after Typhoon Yagi, raising concerns about its capacity to

Traffic accident prompts calls for stricter road safety regulations

Pedestrian safety has come under the spotlight in Macau as calls grow for stricter traffic laws and harsher penalties in the wake of a disturbing accident

City welcomes new taxis amid ongoing shortage

Macau has introduced 50 new black taxis to its streets, a modest step towards addressing the city’s significant taxi shortage. With tourism rebounding post-Covid-19, the

DSAT announces parking meter upgrades for mobile payments

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) will upgrade parking meters so they can accept payments from several mobile payment apps rather than from “tap cards” only. The

Gov’t suspends plans to use part of Taipa ferry terminal as airport terminal 2

The government has suspended its plan to reassign part of the Taipa Ferry Terminal facilities at Pac On for use by the Macau International Airport (MIA)

Light-rail interchange for Macau-Zhuhai connection completed

The cross-border light railway link connecting Macau and Hengqin Island in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province has reached a significant milestone with the completion of an interchange facility.

Pedestrian link between Taipa and Hengqin LRT Lines completed

Construction of the pedestrian passageway that links the Taipa Line and the Hengqin Line of Light Rapid Transit (LRT) has been completed, the Public Works Bureau

BYD, Uber form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America

The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD plan a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin

50 seven-seater taxis take streets today

A total of 50 brand-new black taxis were introduced onto Macau’s streets yesterday, with the aim of enhancing transportation in the region. The individual overseeing the initiative

Hengqin-Macau ride-hailing app on the horizon

Plans are in motion to launch a cross-border ride-hailing app to connect Hengqin and Macau, a move aimed at enhancing travel convenience and boosting tourism between

Bus connections between Macau and HK airport offer eight new timetable options

The number of direct bus services connecting Macau and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has increased by eight new schedules (four in each direction), operator Macau HK Airport

Chinese transportation app makes its debut on HKSE

A Chinese mobile transportation app has made its debut on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking the first stock in autonomous driving operation technology.

DSAT: Summer roadworks to affect traffic

The large amount of roadwork taking place over the summer holidays is expected to have a substantially negative impact on traffic flow, particularly in the Areia

Macau anticipated to mirror Hong Kong’s steps in regulating ride-hailing services

The local community is expecting Macau to follow in Hong Kong’s footsteps by regulating online ride-hailing platforms through licensing – a move that has long been

LRT company expects passenger increase with the opening of two new lines

The Macao Light Rapid Transit Corporation, Limited (LRT Company) believes that the number of passengers using this transport system will increase after the opening of the

Businesses positive about Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge

As the highly anticipated Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge opened Sunday for trial operations, businesses in Macau are optimistic about potential benefits of the new cross-sea passage.

DSAT to evaluate taxi services

In a move to address the ongoing taxi shortage in Macau, the city’s Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced plans to launch a comprehensive study this year,

LRT passenger numbers continue to decline

The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit System (LRT) is continuing to decline, the company’s monthly statistical data release shows. According

Macau Bridge expected to be ready for traffic in Q3

The construction of the city’s fourth bridge, Macau Bridge, is nearing completion, with the overall project essentially finalized and subsequent commissioning, acceptance, and handover work proceeding

Lawmaker Ron Lam leads push for ride-hailing services

Macau's taxi system has long been criticized for its outdated technology and unreliable services. Unlike neighboring Hong Kong and mainland China, Macau has yet to

Tourists unimpressed with LRT service, offer suggestions for improvements

Visitors to Macau are dissatisfied with the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system, the Times learned from several interviewees, and cited operational flaws and significant room

LRT passengers dropping

The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) has dropped once again in May this year. According to a statistic released by the

Expanded jurisdiction facilitates light rail project

In a move to bolster its transportation infrastructure, the Macau government has received approval from the State Council to extend the city’s jurisdiction to a

Public buses undergo adjustments as passengers increase in Q1

Bus operator Transmac recorded an average of 300,000 passengers per day in the first quarter of this year, representing a 4% increase compared to the same

Light rail company urges MTR Macau to handle labor issues

The Macao LRT Corporation, Limited (MLM) issued a statement saying it has asked the MTR Railway Operations (Macau) Company Limited to address labor concerns with its contracted workers

New calls for better bus route arrangements

The unreasonable arrangement of bus routes in Macau is a problem of utmost importance and should be handled as a priority, a new traffic concern group

Gov’t places order for LRT East line infrastructure with Mitsubishi

The government has placed an order with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) System for the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East

LRT East Line train system contract awarded to three companies

Macau authorities have awarded a contract worth MOP3.657 billion to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Top Builders, and Hou Chon Consortium to operate the system for the East Line of

LRT to operate overnight on CNY’s Eve

To cope with the expected rise in passenger flow during the upcoming festival, the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) service announced yesterday it would offer overnight services

New taxi surcharge starts today

Taxi passengers will now face a fee of MOP21 for the initial 1,600 meters of their journeys, following proposals lobbied by taxi groups.

Transport committee deems it ‘reasonable’ to increase taxi fare

A meeting was held to discuss the fare increase proposal of the local taxi association, where members believed it was ‘reasonable’ to increase taxi prices given that

Taxi fares may hike 10% during the CNY

Macau may see a taxi fare hike of 10% just before the Chinese New Year (CNY), as the Macau Taxi Driver Mutual Association has long-called for

Helicopter services resume this weekend

Helicopter transport services between Macau and Hong Kong as well as Shenzhen will resume Friday (Jan. 26), operator East Asia Airlines Ltd has announced.

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