Wong Po-keung, 76, became a taxi driver more than 50 years ago. Photo: May Tse
Lifeline or ticking time bomb? Hong Kong’s elderly cabbies say driving keeps them sharp, socially active as crash renews debate over age
- Spate of recent accidents involving elderly cabbies highlights ageing workforce, which trade representatives say needs government help, not condemnation
- One part-time driver, Cheung Chiu-tung, 73, says job keeps him in good spirits
Wong Po-keung, 76, became a taxi driver more than 50 years ago. Photo: May Tse
