Press Release

2013 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
30/04/2013 TAC welcomes Average Speed Camera System trial scheme and successful conclusion of review on Fare Adjustment Mechanism of MTRCL
26/03/2013 TAC discusses bus route rationalisation and phasing out heavily polluting diesel commercial vehicles
26/02/2013 TAC discusses "Our Future Railway" Stage 2 Public Engagement Exercise and proposed measures to improve traffic distribution among road harbour crossings
15/01/2013 TAC discusses KMB's fare increase application and provision of new e-payment facilities at government tolled tunnels and roads

2012 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
18/12/2012 TAC discusses new programme under universal accessibility policy and mandatory use of child restraint devices in private cars
27/11/2012 TAC discusses issuing mechanism of Certificate of Particulars of Motor Vehicle and driving code at roundabouts
30/10/2012 TAC discusses review of Fare Adjustment Mechanism of MTRCL and review of traffic accident statistics
28/09/2012 New chairman appointed to Transport Advisory Committee
21/06/2012 TAC discusses performance of franchised bus operation and new parking meter trial scheme
14/05/2012 TAC discusses fare increase applications submitted by taxi trades
27/03/2012 TAC discusses franchises of three bus companies and improvement of emergency crossings on major roads
24/02/2012 TAC discusses Star Ferry application for fare increase and Ad Hoc Quota Trial Scheme for Cross-boundary Private Cars
20/01/2012 TAC discusses latest surveying technologies in road works and next-generation railway station design

2011 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
20/12/2011 TAC discusses pilot scheme to improve cycling facilities and trial of advanced traffic detection technologies
29/11/2011 TAC discusses trade licence and progress of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project
26/07/2011 TAC discusses new franchises for three bus companies and progress of South Island Line (East)
29/06/2011 TAC briefed on measures to enhance safety of reversing goods vehicles and the progress of the Kwun Tong Line Extension
31/05/2011 TAC briefed on review of parking provisions for private housing developments and progress of Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
04/05/2011 TAC briefed on progress of Sha Tin to Central Link and use of electric vehicles on expressways
28/03/2011 TAC discusses Eastern Harbour Crossing's toll increase application and regulation of motorcycles
03/01/2011 TAC discusses franchised bus fare increase applications and proposals to combat drug driving
22/02/2011 TAC discusses tram and taxi fare adjustment applications

2010 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
12/11/2010 TAC briefed on consultant's findings and recommendations on rationalising the utilisation of road harbour crossings
28/09/2010 TAC briefed on franchised bus route planning and rail station design
27/07/2010 TAC discusses Government's proposals to combat drug driving
22/06/2010 TAC discusses benefits of Tsing Sha Highway and cycling facilities
12/05/2010 TAC discusses review on ferry services for outlying islands and TIMS
01/04/2010 TAC discusses findings and recommendations of traffic study for Mid-levels
02/03/2010 TAC discusses assessment system for hillside escalator links
05/02/2010 TAC discusses Tate's Cairn Tunnel's toll increase application and pedestrian environment improvement

2009 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
29/12/2009 TAC discusses measures to enhance professional drivers' safety and health awareness
25/11/2009 TAC discusses measures to enhance safety of public light bus operations
22/09/2009 TAC briefed on major transport infrastructure project
21/07/2009 TAC briefed on Kowloon Southern Link progress and fares
30/06/2009 TAC discusses legislative proposals to combat drink driving
28/04/2009 TAC briefed on major transport infrastructure projects
01/04/2009 TAC briefed by MTR on Tseung Kwan O Extension (Phase II)
04/03/2009 TAC discusses measures to combat drink driving
20/01/2009 Exco approves Star Ferry fare adjustments
- Annex 1
- Annex 2
13/01/2009 Exco approves New Territories taxi fare adjustment
- Annex 1
- Annex 2

2008 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
22/12/2008 TAC discusses NT taxi fare increase and cross harbour tunnels study
08/12/2008 Government closely monitors the situation after the implementation of urban taxis' fare adjustment
06/12/2008 Government: door to communication with taxi trade remains open
26/11/2008 Transport Complaints Unit receives more complaints than in previous quarter
26/11/2008 TAC briefed on proposals on serving driving offence summonses
30/10/2008 TAC briefed on proposed pedestrian schemes
26/09/2008 Re-appointment of Chairman of Transport Advisory Committee
24/09/2008 TAC discusses Star Ferry's fare increase applications
23/09/2008 ExCo approves Lantau and urban taxi fare adjustments
- Annex 1
- Annex 2
30/07/2008 TAC discusses Tate's Cairn Tunnel's toll increase application
02/07/2008 TCU receives fewer complaints than in previous quarter
05/06/2008 Government accepts TAC recommendations in taxi review report
05/06/2008 TAC releases Report on Review of Taxi Operation
20/05/2008 Executive Council approves bus fare increases
- Annex
13/05/2008 TAC discusses franchised bus fare increase applications
20/03/2008 TAC briefed on major transport infrastructure projects
22/01/2008 ExCo approves one-dollar taxi flagfall fare increase

2007 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
20/12/2007 TAC discusses taxi fare increase and road safety measures
28/11/2007 TAC discusses 2030 planning study
08/11/2007 TAC discusses Star Ferry franchise extension and taxi fuel surcharge applications
22/10/2007 TAC consultation on taxi operations launched today
22/10/2007 STH's remarks on taxi operation review
25/09/2007 TAC briefed on performance of franchised bus companies
06/07/2007 Transport Complaints Unit receives fewer complaints compared with previous quarter
06/07/2007 TAC discusses proposed toll for Tsing Sha Control Area
18/05/2007 TAC discusses spur line fare and reversing devices for goods vehicles
18/04/2007 TAC to review taxi operations
22/02/2007 TAC discusses transport arrangements for HK-Shenzhen Western Corridor
22/01/2007 TAC discusses transport arrangements at spur line and road safety in HK

2006 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
12/12/2006 TAC discusses proposed measures to enhance road safety
21/11/2006 TAC discusses combating illegal activities by light goods vehicles
20/10/2006

TAC discuss measures to enhance safety of reversing goods vehicles

19/07/2006

TAC briefed on performance of franchised bus operators and Kai Tak Planning Review

17/05/2006

TAC members discuss Central-Wan Chai Bypass proposed alignments

13/04/2006

TAC briefed on way foward for merger of MTR & KCR systems

14/03/2006

TAC briefed on implementation of recommendations by Task Force on Emergency Transport Coordination

20/02/2006

TAC briefed on bridge parapets drink-driving and hand-held mobile phones

 

2005 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
20/12/2005

TAC discusses report on sustainable transport planning

22/11/2005 TAC briefed on review on bus fare adjustment

25/10/2005

TAC briefed on speed limit review and KCRC's monthly pass

15/09/2005

TAC briefed on progress of measures to enhance highway safety

19/07/2005

TAC briefed on update of West Island Line and other matters
13/06/2005 TAC briefed on progress of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
26/05/2005 TAC briefed on DRL update and registration for vehicle mechanics PDF檔案格式
19/04/2005 TAC discusses distribution of traffic at harbour crossings PDF檔案格式
15/03/2005 TAC briefed on NWNT Traffic Review and Tuen Mun Road PDF檔案格式
21/02/2005 TAC briefed on Concept Plan for Lantau PDF檔案格式
07/01/2005 TAC discusses expansion of NT taxi operating areas

 

2004 Press Releases

Issue Date Title
06/12/2004

TAC briefed on Ma On Shan Rail fares

25/11/2004 TAC briefed on road safety measures & Kai Tak Review

19/10/2004

TAC briefed on TSTE fares and probationary driving licence scheme

30/09/2004

Transport Advisory Committee new chairman

21/09/2004

Jeffrey Lam resigns TAC chairmanship
21/09/2004 TAC briefed on Causeway Bay pedestrian plan
14/07/2004 TAC briefed on performance of franchised bus companies
15/06/2004 TAC Working Group gauges views on regulating NFB operation PDF檔案格式
25/05/2004 TAC briefed on franchised bus operation and parking demand
20/04/2004

TAC briefed on Tuen Mun Road improvement and school bus safety

25/03/2004 TAC briefed on efforts to curb taxi touting
24/02/2004 TAC briefed on SCL and vehicle maintenance trade registration
27/01/2004 TAC discusses highway safety
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