Hong Kong transport

Octopus has rolled out its “Easy Ride” feature in Hong Kong, allowing users to book, ride and pay for taxis within the app, following new rules mandating electronic payments for all taxis from April 1. The service connects fragmented taxi fleets amid efforts to modernise the cash-reliant sector.

12. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

A 42-year-old Citybus driver in Hong Kong died after collapsing while driving an empty bus on Saturday night, causing it to mount a pavement. Police said he was rushed unconscious to North Lantau Hospital and declared dead shortly after midnight on Sunday. No other injuries were reported.