Why Hong Kong taxis shouldn’t be run off the road by Uber
However, most taxi drivers I meet are friendly. They are keen to share their stories and work hard for a living.
It is understandable why some of them are resistant to change. They may not have received higher education and are mostly uninformed about technology. They just remember the road maps by heart. Moreover, few young workers are willing to join the trade because the salary and welfare packages are poor, and prefer to drive buses or minibuses instead.
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My observation is that taxi drivers in general do not feel offended at Uber taking away their business. They are broad-minded enough to accommodate development in society. It is just us Hongkongers who are not tolerant enough to accommodate the sometimes less-than-perfect taxi service. Co-existence should be the order of the day.
Jacqueline Kwan, Mid-Levels