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The government will also charge ride-hailing platforms a licensing fee based on the number of vehicles they operate. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong committed to having taxis, ride-hailing services coexist: Mable Chan

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong cabbies call for subsidies and grace period to meet new regulations

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | 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.

An taxi driver waits for passengers in Tsim Sha Tsui, on July 8, 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse
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?

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong authorities will reserve the power to regulate the fares of ride-hailing services to prevent cutthroat competition among platforms and the taxi industry: Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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Hong Kong

Opinion | 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.

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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.

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The regulatory proposal on ride-hailing services in Hong Kong will be submitted to the legislature before the end of the month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Letters | 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.

Retired Mid-Life Refurbishment train carriages go on display at the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct in Wan Chai on December 20. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong youth

Letters | 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.

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.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | 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.

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A taxi driver looks at a ride-hailing app on February 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Authorities will grant licences to five taxi fleets by end July. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Letters | 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.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | 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.

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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.

Police officer Lam Wai-wing testified at the inquest into the 2012 death of a taxi driver. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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.

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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.

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An Uber taxi waits for passengers in Tsim Sha Tsui. Uber’s Andrew Byrne said Hong Kong could learn from Australia’s A$1.2 levy on ride-hailing and taxi services to compensate cabbies. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Rescuers on site at the scene of the crash on Magic Road. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Letters | 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.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | 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?

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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.

A consortium had run the 3.8km tunnel since 1995, with the franchise expiring at the end of May. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

SynCab is one of two premium fleets that has launched service trial runs. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Philippines

Letters | 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.

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.

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