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- The joint effort by taxi and minibus groups will see 4,000 packs of cleaning supplies distributed to drivers this week
- Lacking passengers – or masks – as many as 20 per cent of the city’s cabbies have been sidelined
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.
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 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.