HKTaxi partners with Octopus on electronic payment system in bid for edge in Hong Kong’s hectic ride-hailing sector
- Passengers who book rides through HKTaxi app can now pay with an Octopus card or O! ePay, the company’s payment app
- Octopus founder says its another stop towards ‘cashless society’
Hong Kong’s most popular taxi app will now accept Octopus card payments, using cashless fares to attract passengers in the city’s ultra-competitive ride-hailing market.
“We are delighted to partner with Octopus to empower passengers to use one of Hong Kong’s most popular payment systems and create a hassle-free taxi experience,” said Kay Lui, founder of HKTaxi.
He said the ride-hailing company, which launched its e-payment service in 2018, had nearly 20,000 drivers who accept electronic payment. Launched in July 2013, HKTaxi has more than 60,000 registered drivers and more than 1.4 million users.
To use the service, customers must download the Octopus app and register their Octopus card number or O! ePay account. When they book a taxi with the HKTaxi app, there is choice to pay the fare by Octopus.