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Hong Kong: Commuters to pay more for MTR rides

By Elmer W. Cagape Fri, Mar 30, 2012 11:56AM UTC View Comments

In another sign of the continuing bite of inflation, Hong Kong’s subway system is set to implement its highest fare rate increase since fare-adjustment formula was first drawn in 2007. MTR has recently announced that fares are likely to rise 5.4 per cent, or roughly an average of 37 cents (US$0.04) per trip in June....

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Hong Kong railway unfair to residents of remote districts?

By Elmer W. Cagape Tue, Aug 09, 2011 8:58PM UTC View Comments

One of the factors that impact the cost of residential property is its close proximity to public transportation, notably any MTR station which provides fast and convenient travel option for residents. That is why residents looking for cheaper dwellings tend to move further away from these transport nodes. Some of them drift further away from...

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Bulky luggage, busy stations likely MTR accident culprits

By Elmer W. Cagape Thu, Jul 07, 2011 8:39AM UTC View Comments

MTR is one of the safest ways to travel within Hong Kong. Yet, as it accommodates hundreds of thousands of passengers daily, and rush hour surge of workers and students, a wrong step in the escalator or a failed attempt to squeeze into a train full of passengers could cost a limb and a dose...

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Philippines: Mandaluyong City gets 20 electric tricycles

By Tonyo Cruz Wed, Apr 13, 2011 2:53PM UTC View Comments

20 electric tricycles now roam streets of Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila. (Photo from ADB)

Here’s another sigh of relief for Metro Manila’s pollution-weary citizens. President Benigno Aquino III today led the turn over of 20 electric tricycles funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Mandaluyong City, one of the National Capital Region’s component cities. And more e-trikes are expected to service the capital and in other urban areas...

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HK: Online purchases with MTR delivery

By Elmer W. Cagape Mon, Dec 20, 2010 12:39PM UTC View Comments

More than just a transport hub, the MTR has also played a role in the city’s e-commerce trading. Transactions are initiated on an online market place such as UWants, Yahoo! Auctions or Asiaxpat where brand-new or used items are up for sale. The rule is simple: agree on price and the item is yours. Once...

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