It was good to see Hong Kong’s smallest carrier taking big steps to get its house in order following its flight cancellations just before the Lunar New Year. Hopefully, Greater Bay Airlines is on course to reclaiming the reputation it earned through affordable services to less-travelled places and success riding out pandemic turbulence. In a…
Hong Kong’s ride-hailing firms are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel after more than a decade of operating mostly illegally and locking horns with the taxi industry. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan is intent on legalising ride-hailing and opening the sector to all players. A framework for regulating the platforms…
An influential taxi union will send an ultimatum to the Hong Kong government to demand a clampdown on illegal ride-hailing services run by operators such as Uber and Amap, and is threatening to strike for five days next month. The Hong Kong Tele-call Taxi Association said it held an internal meeting on Tuesday, where about…
Refusing fares, rudeness and overcharging – Hong Kong’s taxi drivers are notorious for their bad service attitude toward passengers, who often grumble that it is hard to find a good cabby in the city. But a citywide taxi service commendation scheme with a record high number of nominations may change the view of many riders…
The asset declarations of Hong Kong’s newest ministers have emerged nearly two months after the pair assumed their roles, despite an official guideline stipulating that disclosures must be made within 14 days. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui disclosed that she owned a flat for leasing purposes, while Secretary for Transport and…
A test of Singapore-based ride-hailing operator Tada, newly launched in Hong Kong, suggests it could cost less than market leader Uber but might have longer waiting times, even as both services remain illegal. The Post invited a lawmaker to try the ride booked through the new operator, during which the driver conceded that he did…
A Singapore-based ride-hailing service provider has launched in Hong Kong ahead of a government plan to regulate operators, with the newcomer providing fresh competition for market leader Uber. Tada, which touts a zero-commission model for drivers, began operating in the city on Thursday and will allow customers to pay by cash or credit card in…
The installation of surveillance cameras in all Hong Kong taxis will help drivers and passengers handle disputes and will not intrude on personal privacy, an industry leader has said. Hong Kong urban taxis and New Territories taxis. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The government on Monday said all taxis in the city will be required to…
New culture minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has promised to “remove barriers” to help landlords convert their commercial or industrial premises into performing venues to enhance Hong Kong’s art scene. Law made her first appearance as the secretary for culture, sports and tourism in the Legislative Council on Monday, briefing lawmakers on a blueprint for the…
Hong Kong’s soon-to-open Kai Tak Sports Park hosted an emergency fire evacuation drill on Sunday as part of a four-hour stress test involving 12,000 people, who left the area using specially arranged trains, buses and taxis. Operations at the park’s 5,000-seat outdoor Youth Sports Ground and 10,000-seat indoor Kai Tak Arena were under the spotlight…