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Hong Kong transport
Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?
Government also likely to grab slice of lucrative sector while reining in ride-hailing operators, analysts say.
22 Jul 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan
18 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong cabbies call for subsidies and grace period to meet new regulations
17 Jul 2025 - 8:43PM
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Hong Kong transport
Editorial
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Hong Kong’s move to give ride-hailing apps the green light is long overdue
As the details of the framework for ride-hailing apps are worked out, it is hoped that legal clarity will benefit all stakeholders.
17 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong transport
How will ride-hailing rules work in Hong Kong? Here’s what we know so far
Authorities have unveiled long-awaited proposals to regulate ride-hailing platforms, so how might users be affected?
17 Jul 2025 - 2:50PM
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Hong Kong transport
Flexible ride-hailing rules are needed, Uber tells Hong Kong authorities
Uber says government should not limit the number of ride-hailing platforms or vehicles under proposed regulations for platforms.
16 Jul 2025 - 6:51PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong authorities to reserve the power to regulate ride-hailing fares
The government plans to retain control over ride-hailing charges despite proposed law allowing operators to set prices freely.
16 Jul 2025 - 9:28PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong’s first fully licensed fleet of premium taxis hits the streets
Transport minister hails SynCab’s launch as part of drive to raise industry standards, with authorities aiming to have 3,500 high-end taxis.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:01PM
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Hong Kong
Opinion
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Time to end Hong Kong’s licensing regime to foster innovation
The city’s licensing system for food stalls, taxis and care homes creates unfair power dynamics. A more flexible approach is needed.
6 Jul 2025 - 3:18PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong government accelerates plan for ride-hailing legislation
Transport minister Mable Chan says regulatory proposal will be submitted before end of this month, five months ahead of original deadline.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:12PM
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Hong Kong transport
Letters
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The case for building a transport museum in Hung Hom
Readers discuss a dedicated transport museum for Hong Kong, and why taxi owners must be held to account for service standards.
4 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong youth
Letters
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Hong Kong students’ mental well-being starts at home
Readers discuss the power of emotionally attuned parenting, and ways to improve the city’s taxi industry.
3 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to simplify written taxi exam in effort to ease driver shortage
Government hopes reduced and simplified questions will encourage younger drivers to join the industry and boost numbers for premium fleets.
2 Jul 2025 - 9:06PM
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Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment
The promised regulation could finally make Uber and similar operations part of the authorised transport network – or it could be another policy fudge.
29 Jun 2025 - 5:35PM
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Hong Kong transport
1,000 premium taxis to operate in Hong Kong in July, half the intended number
Commissioner for Transport Angela Lee says five taxi fleets to be granted licences by end of July, and progress made has been satisfactory.
27 Jun 2025 - 10:42PM
Hong Kong transport
Letters
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Let’s move towards a unified platform for taxi and ride-hailing services
Readers discuss a solution for point-to-point transport services, a way to improve the Guangdong driver scheme, and national security law.
25 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders
Their cause was lost the moment they treated a public transport permit as a tradeable asset. Government is right to focus on public interest.
15 Jun 2025 - 2:30PM
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Hong Kong courts
Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told
Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:11AM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong needs route for taxis, ride-hailing firms to co-exist: lawmakers
Owners blame ride-hailing services for their taxi licences falling in value but legislators say there is more to it.
10 Jun 2025 - 11:36PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ride-hailing competition
John Lee pledges regulatory framework for online platforms, but urges taxi drivers to improve service in the face of criticism.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:32PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong can support taxi sector by using levies to create fund: Uber executive
Ride-hailing company’s global head of public policy says city can learn from how Australia adapted to platform’s entry into market.
9 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Accidents and personal safety
9 injured in collision involving taxi, private car near Hong Kong Disneyland
Incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at junction on Magic Road when the private car struck the taxi while turning.
7 Jun 2025 - 6:36PM
Hong Kong workers/labour rights
Letters
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Keeta’s dangerous order-grabbing mechanism should be scrapped
Readers discuss the safety hazard posed by Keeta’s system design, the heavy fine slapped on MTR Corp, the taxi licence system, and the jaywalking penalty.
3 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong needs ‘burning’ government urgency on ticket scalping too
The chief executive feels a ‘burning urgency’ to develop the Northern Metropolis. How about tackling some perennial problems as well?
2 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong transport
New toll system, cheaper fees in place as Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel handed over
Government takes control of 3.8km tunnel after consortium’s 30-year franchise ends.
31 May 2025 - 5:31PM
Hong Kong transport
2 top Hong Kong taxi fleets approved for pre-booked pick ups at border crossings
Trial-run premium taxi fleets Joie and SynCab can be booked for pickups at city’s Shenzhen Bay and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge ports.
29 May 2025 - 7:03PM
The Philippines
Letters
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Philippine maritime defence must focus on domestic needs first
Readers discuss how an empowered coastguard can serve the country’s coastal communities, removing red tape to facilitate SME support, and kind taxi drivers.
26 May 2025 - 11:30AM
Accidents and personal safety
4 Hongkongers hurt after school bus driver allegedly faints, crashes into taxi
Police say school bus driver is believed to have fainted behind wheel before losing control and colliding with taxi on Wednesday morning.
21 May 2025 - 7:21PM
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