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An elderly cabbie waits for customers at a taxi stand in Mong Kok. In the first two months of this year, 95 elderly taxi drivers were involved in traffic accidents. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

43% jump in elderly taxi drivers involved in accidents in Hong Kong since 2022

Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.

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Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | When sedan chairs and rickshaws dominated Hong Kong private transport

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s premium cabs are far too slow off the mark

Accidents and personal safety

3 injured in Hong Kong as 3-vehicle pile-up leads to tunnel closure

Taxi slams into another cab and cement mixer truck on Kwun Tong-bound slow lane of Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel.

Three people have been injured after a Hong Kong taxi slammed into another cab, temporarily shutting down the Tseung Kwan O-Lam Tin Tunnel on Monday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Opinion | Premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong not the answer to ride-hailing dilemma

Pandering to taxi industry interests does Hongkongers no favours and damages the reputation of an otherwise world-class transport network.

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Hong Kong transport

Learn from test runs or no licence, minister tells Hong Kong premium taxi fleets

Transport minister Mable Chan says authorities to keep close eye on premium fleets to ensure they make consistent improvements by July deadline.

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Hong Kong transport

Launch of Hong Kong’s newest premium taxi fleet plagued by cancellations

Reporters, lawmaker try to hail ride via Joie app without success. Transport expert asks why premium taxis aren’t using centralised app.

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Lawmaker Gary Zhang Xinyu, who is also a member of the Legislative Council’s transport panel, attempts to book a ride with premium taxi fleet “JOIE” without success. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Fleet of 200 new premium taxis hit the streets of Hong Kong

Company confident a higher level of service for its targeted customer base will be worth the longer wait times.

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Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

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Accidents and personal safety

Elderly Hong Kong taxi driver injured after accelerating down Sai Kung slope

Police say 66-year-old accidentally accelerated, causing vehicle to drive down three-metre slope and leaving him with neck and back pains.

The incident occurred when the vehicle reached Sai Kung Sai Wan Road, near the High Island Reservoir. Photo: Facebook/Penny Ho
Hong Kong transport

66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction

While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.

Between September 22 and March 9, five taxi drivers incurred three points, 12 received five points and 49 had accumulated 10 points under the penalty system. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp notes ‘worries about odour, health issues on pet-friendly rides’

Meeting attendees suggested limiting pet sizes to 20kg and designating train compartments as solutions to concerns.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Hong Kong’s buffaloes deserve an approach that secures their future

Readers discuss the benefit Lantau’s animals bring to Hong Kong, missed foot-traffic opportunities, taxi industry investments, and the Hang Seng Index.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Premium fleets could be the spur for a 21st century taxi sector in Hong Kong

While the new cabs feature the latest technology and more stringent driver training, there is still work to be done for the overall service.

Hong Kong’s new premium taxis are introduced at an event on March 3. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Pedestrians help to lift taxi off Hong Kong girl’s leg after accident

Girl, 13, was hit by a taxi while crossing street in Laguna City estate, leaving her right ankle trapped under wheel.

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The 13-year-old girl was hit by a taxi while crossing Laguna Street. Photo:
Accidents and personal safety

73-year-old Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after cyclist dies in road collision

Police arrest driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after his vehicle allegedly hit cyclist on Castle Peak Road.

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Hong Kong transport

‘Despicable’: 4 Hongkongers condemned after attacking, injuring taxi driver

‘Such an assault and terrible attitude will scare drivers,’ Hong Kong Taxi Council says.

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Hong Kong transport

Explainer | What you need to know about Hong Kong’s premium taxi fleet

The Post compares the five fleets, which will account for nearly 20 per cent of the total number of taxis in the city, in terms of pricing and features.

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Taxi Fleet Launching Ceremony takes place at Transport Department Vehicle Examination Complex at Tsing Yi. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

3,500 new premium taxis to hit the road in Hong Kong, starting later this month

Transport chief says taxi industry must stay relevant with ‘breakthroughs and innovations’ at launch ceremony of premium fleets.

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Hong Kong transport

Expanding Hong Kong’s safety seat law to public transport ‘may pose obstacles’

Online users also ask whether Uber drivers might choose not to carry children rather than buy infant car seats.

Hong Kong transport

‘I jumped out’ of Hong Kong taxi once because of the smell: transport adviser

Transport Advisory Committee’s Stephen Cheung also urges public to share opinions with him on how authorities can regulate ride-hailing apps.

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An influential taxi union earlier threatened to strike, but cancelled the plan last week after meeting a government advisory body. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Cancelled taxi strike in Hong Kong highlights the need for government action

Pattern of threat and backdown circles back to the length of time it is taking to put the point-to-point transport market on a proper legal footing.

Hong Kong taxi drivers have urged authorities to crack down on illegal ride-hailing services. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong taxi strike cancelled after union meets government advisory body

City leader John Lee earlier urged top taxi union against taking any drastic action and to instead discuss solutions with transport advisory body.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong needs collaboration not confrontation to tackle taxi conundrum

Readers discuss a taxi association’s threat to strike, restaurant opening hours, and the HK$2 fare concession scheme.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader warns against ‘drastic action’ by taxi union threatening strike

John Lee says possibility of strike being ‘hijacked’ by people with ‘ulterior motives’; advisory body to meet taxi and ride-hailing sectors.

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Taxis in the queue to pick up passengers outside Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong taxis take wrong road for public yet again

Strike threat by city cabbies will simply drive passengers to the ride-hailing services they are protesting against.

Hong Kong’s taxi trade is turning passengers into bargaining chips with its threat to launch a 5-day strike next month. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong transport

How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?

Rules imminent after long wait, but worries persist over cabbies’ livelihoods and potential for ‘abusive’ practices by ride-hailing giants.

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Hong Kong transport

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers decry strike against illegal ride-hailing services

A number say action planned for March 5 will achieve little and only send more passengers to operators such as Uber and Amap.

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