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Hong Kong has 18,163 taxis. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

3 Hong Kong taxi drivers banned for 3 months under demerit points system

In a first, transport chief reveals number of taxi drivers disqualified since points system took effect two years ago.

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Video | Hong Kong cabby faints behind the wheel

Accidents and personal safety

Taxi passengers take wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway

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Hong Kong transport

Uber shuts down FlyTaxi, second metered cab platform it acquired in Hong Kong

FlyTaxi is second local taxi app to cease operations after being acquired by US-based ride-hailing giant, following HKTaxi last year.

An Uber taxi in Admiralty. The US-based ride-hailing giant will shut down FlyTaxi, the Hong Kong start-up it acquired in May, by the end of this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Over 11,000 sign up for Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test, beating expectations

Transport minister says response has exceeded expectations, adds that authorities to arrange for applicants to take test within two months.

Hong Kong transport

Mainland Chinese joint venture launches new electric taxi in Hong Kong

SAIC-GM-Wuling unveils new six-seat Darion Taxi, but lawmaker warns lack of chargers in city remains challenge to hitting government’s 2027 target.

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Hong Kong transport

Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan expresses confidence in operators, saying they are capable of meeting requirements laid out for licences.

In Hong Kong, apart from Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing currently serve the market. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing firms seeking new licence must have handled 100,000 orders a day

Uber and Didi among platforms submitting applications, with both saying criteria are reasonable and that they will roll out measures to help drivers.

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Hong Kong transport

More ride-hailing firms target Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out, Mable Chan says

Transport chief says more than 7,500 people have applied for new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong fatal traffic accidents rise 44% in first half of 2026, with 63 dead

Many cases involved elderly victims and older drivers, police say, while calling for tighter health requirements for motorists.

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A fatal minibus accident in Ma Tau Wai in June. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test

Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year.

More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Road to improving Hong Kong’s taxi services far from smooth

Without a stronger pipeline of drivers, even the best-designed premium fleet cannot deliver the service standard the public expects.

Hong Kong transport

Extend fuel subsidy or costs will go up, Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers warn

Two-month liquefied petroleum gas subsidy scheme to expire on Friday, with operators warning monthly costs to rise by up to 33 per cent.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage

More than 2,000 fleet taxis currently in service but number still falls short of government’s target of 3,500.

Premium taxis in an outdoor car park in Tsing Yi. More than 2,000 fleet taxis and about 2,400 drivers are currently in service. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Opinion | The one voice Hong Kong can’t ignore on ride-hailing? The public

The government must keep its promise to review and adjust permit quotas – or face a backlash from commuters.

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An Uber Taxi advertisement at Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, on November 21, 2023. Ride-hailing services have captured 22 per cent of Hong Kong’s point-to-point transport market with 114,000 daily trips. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong clerk says normal life ‘ended’ after taxi hit her during 2019 protest

Park Hoi-lam’s lawyers urged court to find driver Henry Cheng liable for HK$8.4 million in damages after taxi struck her during Sham Shui Po protest.

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Hong Kong transport

Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

Authorities expect 10,000-vehicle cap will meet demand but critics warn it may lead to shortages, higher fares and public dissatisfaction.

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Accidents and personal safety

More safety signs added for new Hong Kong overpass after 5 crashes in 3 days

Three incidents occurred within 15 minutes on Tuesday morning, involving a total of eight vehicles and leaving one person injured.

A social media post by the Highways Department indicates the road leading to the new bridge (blue arrow). Photo: Facebook/Highways Department
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eases proposed health check rules for elderly commercial drivers

Following industry backlash, authorities say drivers aged 65 to 69 only required to take test twice in five years.

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Hong Kong transport

How AI could help Hong Kong taxi drivers find customers on the streets

Cab payment start-up Dash and local university develop StreetSights prediction model to help taxis find high-demand areas.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver dies, two passengers hurt in head-on crash with bus

Taxi veered across the centre line on Hiram’s Highway and struck the front of a KMB bus, police said.

The crash occurred at about 6.47pm on Saturday near Pak Sha Terrace. Photo: Facebook/ChunHung Li
Accidents and personal safety

Driver, passenger hurt as taxi collides with truck in Hong Kong

Taxi travelling towards public transport interchange in Choi Hung struck medium goods vehicle.

A taxi driver and a passenger were injured after the vehicle collided with a medium goods vehicle on Kwun Tong Road on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Video | Stricter health checks for elderly taxi drivers

Medical certification overhaul to include vision, hearing and other fitness standards amid push to improve road safety following fatal crashes.

Hong Kong transport

Chinese ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Amap, Didi Chuxing support government’s proposed cap as part of new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July.

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Hong Kong transport

Taxi fleet severs ties with driver who made mid-road stop to let passengers out

Video posted online shows two passengers with suitcases crossing lanes of traffic on Castle Peak Road to reach pavement.

The taxi passengers cross Castle Peak Road to reach the pavement after the cab stopped in the middle of traffic in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Facebook/hkcaml
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong van driver arrested over deaths of firefighter and wife in crash

Driver, 44, held on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death in collision with a taxi on Tsing Sha Highway.

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The 38-year-old firefighter and his 35-year-old wife were passengers in the taxi that was hit by the van on the eastbound Tsing Sha Highway. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

2 passengers killed as truck collides with taxi on Hong Kong road

Taxi flips over at least six times after being hit by truck on Tsing Sha Highway on Tuesday night.

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Hong Kong economy

Where will ride-hailing data go? Hong Kong eyes national security compliance

Transport minister Mable Chan says emphasis under coming regulatory framework must be on protecting data safety and national security.

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