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- Uber Flash service has received more than 2.4 million trip requests since its debut in March with monthly orders growth more than doubling
- Single user has completed close to 700 trips since March, while another rider used Flash 11 times in just one day, Uber says
In 1967, officers faced down aggressive rioters with little save their discipline and resolve. Fast-forward to 2019, and over-armed officers facing less dangerous protesters are clearly in need of leadership.
In 1967, officers faced down aggressive rioters with little save their discipline and resolve. Fast-forward to 2019, and over-armed officers facing less dangerous protesters are clearly in need of leadership.
Discounts at attractions, hotels not enough to bring back mainland and overseas visitors.
Discounts at attractions, hotels not enough to bring back mainland and overseas visitors.
Henry Cheng, 59, says he cannot remember how vehicle lost control because he was under attack from several people while driving, but insists he has ‘clear conscience’.
Henry Cheng, 59, says he cannot remember how vehicle lost control because he was under attack from several people while driving, but insists he has ‘clear conscience’.
Henry Cheng, 59, says someone lunged in and grabbed steering wheel, causing him to lose control of vehicle, in version of events attributed to him.
Henry Cheng, 59, says someone lunged in and grabbed steering wheel, causing him to lose control of vehicle, in version of events attributed to him.
Some ‘protest drivers’ say they help because they can’t be at the front lines themselves – others because they feel sympathy for demonstrators after seeing too much violence on the nightly news.
Some ‘protest drivers’ say they help because they can’t be at the front lines themselves – others because they feel sympathy for demonstrators after seeing too much violence on the nightly news.
Court reduces jail term for taxi driver Cheung Tsz-hin as he was only partly responsible for the accident and afterward suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Court reduces jail term for taxi driver Cheung Tsz-hin as he was only partly responsible for the accident and afterward suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Only 16 per cent of respondents declare themselves interested in using the new more expensive service announced by government.
Only 16 per cent of respondents declare themselves interested in using the new more expensive service announced by government.
Who can blame the rage of the youth when the rule of law is in reality a selective enforcement in favour of the rich and powerful?
Who can blame the rage of the youth when the rule of law is in reality a selective enforcement in favour of the rich and powerful?
Passengers who book a ride through the HKTaxi app can now pay with an Octopus card or O! ePay, the company’s payment app.
Passengers who book a ride through the HKTaxi app can now pay with an Octopus card or O! ePay, the company’s payment app.
HKTaxi puts itself forward to operate 200 luxury cabs under a divisive scheme proposed by the government to improve standards.
HKTaxi puts itself forward to operate 200 luxury cabs under a divisive scheme proposed by the government to improve standards.
Cost of journey more than four times what it should cost as officers begin cracking down on Hong Kong’s unscrupulous cabbies.
Cost of journey more than four times what it should cost as officers begin cracking down on Hong Kong’s unscrupulous cabbies.
App launched last May is run by two friends who own fleet of 15 taxis and employ 30 drivers trained in customer service. They hope to revolutionise a sector plagued by bad cabby behaviour.
App launched last May is run by two friends who own fleet of 15 taxis and employ 30 drivers trained in customer service. They hope to revolutionise a sector plagued by bad cabby behaviour.
The government wants to bring in 600 pricier cars, with newer vehicles and better service. But drivers of the existing fleet say it will not help the industry, which faces growing public discontent.
The government wants to bring in 600 pricier cars, with newer vehicles and better service. But drivers of the existing fleet say it will not help the industry, which faces growing public discontent.
Breastfeeding mum in 2016, Andy Hui in 2019. Facebook uploads of personal moments by drivers violate privacy and underlined failure to monitor dashcam use.
Breastfeeding mum in 2016, Andy Hui in 2019. Facebook uploads of personal moments by drivers violate privacy and underlined failure to monitor dashcam use.
Good customer service should be a requirement for all Hong Kong taxis, not just a higher-priced luxury alternative. Why does the government appear to believe otherwise?
Good customer service should be a requirement for all Hong Kong taxis, not just a higher-priced luxury alternative. Why does the government appear to believe otherwise?
Post reporters pit rival services against each other after Hong Kong Taxi Council chairman declares: ‘Whatever Uber can do, we’ll do it better’.
Post reporters pit rival services against each other after Hong Kong Taxi Council chairman declares: ‘Whatever Uber can do, we’ll do it better’.
In addition to having more courteous drivers, Uber has been in the mobile app game too long for Hong Kong taxis to catch up easily.
In addition to having more courteous drivers, Uber has been in the mobile app game too long for Hong Kong taxis to catch up easily.
Gambling hub’s data protection watchdog reminds public of new law surrounding digital recording devices in cars, while in Hong Kong incident has reopened debate on need for legislation.
Gambling hub’s data protection watchdog reminds public of new law surrounding digital recording devices in cars, while in Hong Kong incident has reopened debate on need for legislation.
Singapore is clean, convenient and meets its citizens’ housing needs, although political free speech is limited. Hong Kong has none of the benefits, and its edge in personal liberties is rapidly eroding.
Singapore is clean, convenient and meets its citizens’ housing needs, although political free speech is limited. Hong Kong has none of the benefits, and its edge in personal liberties is rapidly eroding.
Competition Commission says Hong Kong due for wider reforms and should provide more opportunities for ride-hailing services to compete legally.
Competition Commission says Hong Kong due for wider reforms and should provide more opportunities for ride-hailing services to compete legally.
Apple Daily releases 16-minute video of pair kissing during journey from Tai Hang to Lei Yue Mun with former privacy commissioner saying news site and the driver run risk of breaching Hong Kong law.
Apple Daily releases 16-minute video of pair kissing during journey from Tai Hang to Lei Yue Mun with former privacy commissioner saying news site and the driver run risk of breaching Hong Kong law.
The app, which already has 4,000 drivers signed up, allows passengers to pay via one of the city’s most popular payment methods, Octopus Card.
The app, which already has 4,000 drivers signed up, allows passengers to pay via one of the city’s most popular payment methods, Octopus Card.
Senior counsel Derek Chan tells court the arrangement used by Uber should not be covered by a law that was last updated in 1984.
Senior counsel Derek Chan tells court the arrangement used by Uber should not be covered by a law that was last updated in 1984.
Lawmaker Paul Tse rolls out new app he hopes can revolutionise taxi sector, but another competitor is also entering the fray.
Lawmaker Paul Tse rolls out new app he hopes can revolutionise taxi sector, but another competitor is also entering the fray.
Driver who initially left scene turns himself in after elderly pedestrian is killed on Island Eastern Corridor at 4.50am.
Driver who initially left scene turns himself in after elderly pedestrian is killed on Island Eastern Corridor at 4.50am.
While taxi licences are expensive, drivers’ earnings are meagre, which may account for the poor service. The government should consider buying back taxi licences and leasing vehicles to drivers instead.
While taxi licences are expensive, drivers’ earnings are meagre, which may account for the poor service. The government should consider buying back taxi licences and leasing vehicles to drivers instead.
For taxis to be truly competitive, there are a number of areas they will have to improve on, starting with service quality.
For taxis to be truly competitive, there are a number of areas they will have to improve on, starting with service quality.
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.