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- In May, the ride-hailing firm said it was ready to move its office to Hong Kong if it was allowed to operate in the city legally
- But on Thursday it said it had not received the required level of certainty from the Hong Kong government
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.
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.
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.