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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Hong Kong taxis. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
The Uber robotaxi features Level 4 autonomous driving, deploying real-time AI processing of situational data. Photo: AFP
Law

Legal Tales | Uber robotaxi: uber-sophisticated in tech and uber-complicated in law

Who do you sue if you have a traffic accident sitting inside an autonomous taxi?

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, passenger arrested after BMW hits 3 vehicles in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport

Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.

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A passenger has died after being ejected from a taxi near the Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to launch licensed ride-hailing services by fourth quarter of 2026

Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Keep Hong Kong safe, but limit impact on drivers’ livelihoods

Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window

Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.

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Taxi driver Lam Ching-fung leaves West Kowloon Court after being fined HK$1,000 for behaving in a rude manner towards a female passenger. Photo: Fiona Chow
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong eyes lowering age bar for health checks on commercial drivers to 65

Proposals to tighten medical fitness requirements for commercial drivers aim to safeguard road safety amid an ageing workforce in sector.

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Hong Kong transport

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Hong Kong transport

Miles to go: Hong Kong’s premium taxi roll-out crawls to a third of 3,500 target

Just 1,300 premium taxis are in service as industry players blame unattractive earnings, lack of charging facilities and ride-hailing competition for slow roll-out.

When launched in July, the new fleets started with about 1,000 premium taxis. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

5 cabbies arrested over exploiting ‘free ride’ policy for Hong Kong fire victims

Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November killed 161 people. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer

Deputy Magistrate Christine Leung rules that complainant was an unreliable witness, with logical fallacies in his testimony.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Robbery suspect flees Hong Kong hospital barefoot but is caught after taxi rides

Suspect escapes police custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan but is caught hours later in Mong Kok.

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Police officers conduct a search operation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital after a robbery suspect fled while being escorted for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver gets 2 years’ jail over collision that killed cyclist, 17

Lau Chor-hi, 70, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death over the crash that killed student Wong Ho-chun in July 2024.

Defendant Lau Chor-hi pleaded guilty in court last month. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested over death of elderly woman in road accident

Cabby, 61, held on suspicion of dangerous driving after 81-year-old dies in hospital from injuries.

Hong Kong transport

Uber urges Hong Kong to adopt ‘flexible’ driver quota based on service metrics

Ride-hailing firm executive says flexible, dynamic quota system could ensure accurate reflection, adjustment of market based on rider demand.

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Hong Kong economy

Taxi industry shifts focus to fair play after Hong Kong passes ride-hailing bill

Industry leaders demand meeting with transport officials, warn that government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined.

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Industry leaders have warned that the government’s franchised fleet initiative may be undermined. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing services set to be licensed in Hong Kong by last quarter of 2026

Lawmakers pass Road Traffic Amendment Bill, but transport minister admits many details still need to be worked out.

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Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Ride-hailing regulation shows Hong Kong is moving in the right direction

The city needs to facilitate the coexistence of taxis and licensed ride-hailing rather than stifling the industries.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Limiting phones on Hong Kong dashboards is the safest way forward

Readers discuss distractions while driving, battery charging facilities, and lawyers branching out into other jurisdictions.

A taxi dashboard is packed with mobile phones in Yuen Long on September 2. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to make written taxi driver test easier as technology changes job

Candidates will have to answer fewer questions on prominent locations and route identification.

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The revamp comes as Hong Kong faces challenges in recruiting sufficient drivers for its new premium taxi fleets. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong U-turns on taxi restrictions at popular Sai Kung tourist spot: DAB party

Authorities had initially planned on barring taxis from entering road leading to High Island Reservoir to reduce rush hour traffic.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to curb illegal ride-hailing by tying permits to car owners: minister

Transport chief Mable Chan says measures under proposed regulatory framework will also prevent speculative trading of licences.

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Hong Kong transport

Proposed Hong Kong ride-hailing rules cover licensing, vehicle age and insurance

Policy paper submitted to lawmakers also outlines a series of measures to respond to the taxi industry’s concerns.

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It is currently illegal in Hong Kong for private vehicle drivers to accept paid customers without a hire-car permit. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman arrested for alleged indecency while driving cab

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency after a female passenger alerted police officers at her destination.

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The act occurred as the taxi drove along the Canal Road Flyover. Photo: Google
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong authorities search 130 premises, arrest 19 in crackdown on illegal work

Most cases linked to catering sector, while police make further arrests over syndicate using mainland Chinese drivers to run illegal ride-hailing services.

Hong Kong transport

Taxi drivers encouraged to embrace e-payments with Hong Kong start-up Dash system

Drivers offered zero-commission integrated system as pressure builds to adopt digital payments as part of new government regulations.

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