Tag: Transport
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Survey: residents and tourists favor online taxi-hailing services
A survey showed that 90% of residents and tourists expressed a strong preference for online taxi-hailing services over traditional taxis. The survey, conducted by the Macau ... -
Hengqin line opening expands Macau’s LRT
The Hengqin Light Rail Line officially began operations yesterday. A commissioning ceremony was held to celebrate the launch of this new extension. The new light rail ... -
New transport chief plans LRT expansion to alleviate traffic
The incoming Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has unveiled ambitious plans to tackle the city’s traffic congestion. In a press conference yesterday, Tam ... -
Airport expansion kicks off, targeting long-haul flight routes
The renovation and expansion of the Macau International Airport (MIA) officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday morning. The large-scale project is expected to take ... -
Traffic adjustments announced for cycling test
Traffic adjustments will be implemented Nov. 24 for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Road Cycling Race in the 15th National Games Road cycling test event. The Macau Bridge ... -
Technical glitch disrupts LRT’s first day of free rides
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, has reassured the public regarding the recent malfunction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system, attributing the ... -
Public buses to accept Wechat Pay from Hong Kong, mainland
Local public buses will accept fare payments via WeChat Pay from mainland China and Hong Kong from Sept. 24, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Responding ... -
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 meet ... -
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 demand ... -
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 information ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 called ... -
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. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan ... -
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 to the ... -
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 embrace ... -
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 for ... -
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 strip ... -
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 ...
