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- In a filing, the woman’s lawyers argue that the ride-hailing giant is ‘vicariously liable’ for the collision, in which the Uber driver was killed
- The plaintiff was a passenger in a taxi that was hit head on by the Uber vehicle
Paul Chan doubles down on commitment to raising the stamp duty on stock transactions to 0.13 per cent on August 1, in spite of objections from the industry.
Paul Chan doubles down on commitment to raising the stamp duty on stock transactions to 0.13 per cent on August 1, in spite of objections from the industry.
Commuter group says bigger taxis are fine, but city’s badly behaved cabbies need to shape up too
Commuter group says bigger taxis are fine, but city’s badly behaved cabbies need to shape up too
To protest against dramatic rises in taxes and licence fees, taxi drivers went on strike in January 1984, violence, looting and an ‘embarrassing’ government climbdown followed.
To protest against dramatic rises in taxes and licence fees, taxi drivers went on strike in January 1984, violence, looting and an ‘embarrassing’ government climbdown followed.
Ride-sharing firm, which already operates illegally in the city, claims move would put livelihoods of 14,000 drivers at risk, after city’s leader Carrie Lam revealed clampdown in policy address.
Ride-sharing firm, which already operates illegally in the city, claims move would put livelihoods of 14,000 drivers at risk, after city’s leader Carrie Lam revealed clampdown in policy address.
Online dashcam footage shows the sports car losing control, spinning three times and crossing the road divider before hitting two vehicles.
Online dashcam footage shows the sports car losing control, spinning three times and crossing the road divider before hitting two vehicles.
Ng Kwan-sing of Hong Kong Taxi Council hopes the government will put the focus back on upgrading city’s existing pool of 18,163 cabs.
Ng Kwan-sing of Hong Kong Taxi Council hopes the government will put the focus back on upgrading city’s existing pool of 18,163 cabs.
Drivers argue the increase is needed to cover premiums that have risen by nearly a third this year.
Drivers argue the increase is needed to cover premiums that have risen by nearly a third this year.
Explaining court’s refusal to overturn convictions of 24 drivers, judge Joseph Fok argues decades-old laws governing carriage of passengers do apply to Uber’s model.
Explaining court’s refusal to overturn convictions of 24 drivers, judge Joseph Fok argues decades-old laws governing carriage of passengers do apply to Uber’s model.
The defendant is accused of paying the five people HK$1,000 each to vote for a tech executive running to represent the IT sector.
The defendant is accused of paying the five people HK$1,000 each to vote for a tech executive running to represent the IT sector.
Government reserves HK$8.4 billion for vaccine procurement as it unveils strategy for warding off potential fourth wave of coronavirus.
Government reserves HK$8.4 billion for vaccine procurement as it unveils strategy for warding off potential fourth wave of coronavirus.
Government has learned lessons from third wave of coronavirus and will forestall future threat by testing those most exposed, source says.
Government has learned lessons from third wave of coronavirus and will forestall future threat by testing those most exposed, source says.
Uber says it has not received the level of certainty from the Hong Kong government that it needs, to shift its office to the city.
Uber says it has not received the level of certainty from the Hong Kong government that it needs, to shift its office to the city.
Waiting for full adoption of battery-powered vehicles could mean years of higher-than-necessary pollution, Inchcape Greater China COO tells Post.
Waiting for full adoption of battery-powered vehicles could mean years of higher-than-necessary pollution, Inchcape Greater China COO tells Post.
Sector may face a drop of 10 to 20 per cent in business after news of six drivers linked to infection cluster, and disclosure of their licence plates.
Sector may face a drop of 10 to 20 per cent in business after news of six drivers linked to infection cluster, and disclosure of their licence plates.
Members of committee scrutinising bill votes to end work after agreeing they could not finish before legislative term ends in September.
Members of committee scrutinising bill votes to end work after agreeing they could not finish before legislative term ends in September.
The ride-hailing firm’s general manager Estyn Chung remains unfazed by dip in US-China relations and looming national security law, as he continue to press for his company’s operations to be legalised locally.
The ride-hailing firm’s general manager Estyn Chung remains unfazed by dip in US-China relations and looming national security law, as he continue to press for his company’s operations to be legalised locally.
Uber Hong Kong General Manager Estyn Chung spoke with the South China Morning Post about how moving the ride-hailing company’s Asia headquarters to Hong Kong could benefit the city as well as offer a win-win deal for residents struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic and political uncertainties. On May 26, 2020, Uber said it was prepared to move its regional headquarters to the city if the government would provide a regulatory framework that would allow the company to operate legally.
Uber Hong Kong General Manager Estyn Chung spoke with the South China Morning Post about how moving the ride-hailing company’s Asia headquarters to Hong Kong could benefit the city as well as offer a win-win deal for residents struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic and political uncertainties. On May 26, 2020, Uber said it was prepared to move its regional headquarters to the city if the government would provide a regulatory framework that would allow the company to operate legally.
Government to lower threshold as part of HK$137.5 billion coronavirus relief measures giving commuters a third more back.
Government to lower threshold as part of HK$137.5 billion coronavirus relief measures giving commuters a third more back.
Hong Kong’s 40,000 active taxi drivers are deemed a high-risk group because of their frequent contact with strangers. Afraid of being infected by strangers, several stop driving.
Hong Kong’s 40,000 active taxi drivers are deemed a high-risk group because of their frequent contact with strangers. Afraid of being infected by strangers, several stop driving.
The joint effort by taxi and minibus groups will see 4,000 packs of cleaning supplies distributed to drivers this week.
The joint effort by taxi and minibus groups will see 4,000 packs of cleaning supplies distributed to drivers this week.
Two taxi drivers and a passenger were killed and three people injured in separate crashes in Hong Kong that struck within hours of each other.
Two taxi drivers and a passenger were killed and three people injured in separate crashes in Hong Kong that struck within hours of each other.
Driver earnings halved over past two weeks, with Hong Kong Island the worst hit as firms allow employees to work from home and fewer eat out.
Driver earnings halved over past two weeks, with Hong Kong Island the worst hit as firms allow employees to work from home and fewer eat out.
Social unrest has taken a toll on industry, taxi group says, with some drivers avoiding protest areas or simply staying home.
Social unrest has taken a toll on industry, taxi group says, with some drivers avoiding protest areas or simply staying home.
Firefighters free victim, who was unconscious and rushed to hospital, while driver and three passengers suffer minor injuries.
Firefighters free victim, who was unconscious and rushed to hospital, while driver and three passengers suffer minor injuries.
Competition Commission proposes changes to scheme initiated to improve service in an industry that saw a record number of complaints in 2018.
Competition Commission proposes changes to scheme initiated to improve service in an industry that saw a record number of complaints in 2018.
The Uber Flash service has received more than 2.4 million trip requests since its debut in March with monthly orders growth more than doubling.
The Uber Flash service has received more than 2.4 million trip requests since its debut in March with monthly orders growth more than doubling.
The scrapping of a plan for a premium taxi service app means Hong Kong will remain as one of the few major cities without a legal ride-hailing service. But if introducing competition to the taxi industry means more choice and better service, most customers would agree.
If the city is serious about embracing innovation that improves competitiveness, it must not allow vested interests and a much-criticised taxi industry to frustrate car-hailing services.
The announcement of a so-called premium cab franchise is as long overdue as the launch of an app that allows payment through Octopus card, but why should the public pay more?
The incident involving Andy Hui and Jacqueline Wong will hopefully raise awareness of the rights and liabilities arising from the use of onboard cameras
Yonden Lhatoo despairs at the sorry state of the city’s taxi services and asks why no action is being taken against thugs in the business who are shutting out competition through intimidation and collusion.