Transportation

DDHK.ORG - The number of cars leaving Jabotabek during Eid has increased by almost 50 percent. PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk noted that the traffic volume (traffic) leaving the Jabotabek area on the H1 to H2 Eid or 22-23 April 2023 was 407.581 vehicles. As reported by Kompas, this figure is the cumulative number of traffic flows from the four Barrier/Main Toll Gates (GT), namely GT Cikupa (towards Merak), GT Ciawi (towards Puncak), and GT Cikampek Utama and GT Kalihurip Utama (towards Trans Java and Bandung). The total volume of traffic leaving the Greater Jakarta area increased by 48,2 percent compared to normal traffic with a total of 275.087 vehicles. For distribution of traffic leaving ... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG - Toilets are one of the most sought after when traveling. The human need to urinate and defecate, or a place to wash hands and face, makes the existence of a toilet indispensable. Likewise when using MTR facilities in Hong Kong. MTR or Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit system in Hong Kong. This is one of the most preferred modes of transportation for Hong Kong people. Since the start of MTR service, which opened in 1979, the network has grown to include seven lines and 154 stations along 2.182 km (1.356 mi), including 86 rail stations and 68 light rail stops. Operated by MTR Corporation Limited, the MTR system ... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG – On Saturday (27/8/2022) the Peak Tram reopened, with a larger capacity tram car, as well as an updated upper and lower terminal. This was reported by RTHK. The consequence of the renewal and additional capacity is an increase in tariffs of more than 60 percent. Round trips for adults will now cost HK$88, up HK$36 from last year. A round-trip concession ticket will cost HK$44. May Tsang, general manager of Peak Complex, said that they had upgraded all rail systems and replaced the previous burgundy red tram carriages with green trams, referring to the previous generation tram carriages. Next-generation tram car... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — Hong Kong is known as one of the countries with the best public transport systems in the world. Most areas in Hong Kong have been reached by the MTR or Mass Transit Railway, as the train mode of transportation in Hong Kong is called. The Hong Kong MTR train line even connects the city from the airport to the most remote areas directly adjacent to mainland China. For areas not covered by the MTR, from the seaside to the mountains, it can still be reached by bus, minibus, tram or taxi. In fact, the islands are also well connected via ferry services. DDHK News thoroughly explores the modes of transportation that... READ MORE

DDHK.ORG — Hong Kong is known as one of the countries with the best public transport systems in the world. Most areas in Hong Kong have been reached by the MTR or Mass Transit Railway, as the train mode of transportation in Hong Kong is called. The Hong Kong MTR train line even connects the city from the airport to the most remote areas directly adjacent to mainland China. For areas not covered by the MTR, from the seaside to the mountains, it can still be reached by bus, minibus, tram or taxi. In fact, the islands are also well connected via ferry services. Thanks to the connected transportation system, ... READ MORE