What do people need when it comes to transport? To get from Point A to Point B. It’s as simple as that. Hong Kong has consistently been at or near the top of global transport rankings. We have an extensive railway network that continues to expand. Our transport options include buses, minibuses and the city’s…
It is hard to pick any winners out of the latest futile round in the battle between Hong Kong’s point-to-point transport services, or taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. Customers can claim to be winners from cancellation of ill-advised industrial action by some taxi drivers but, in the bigger picture, they remain losers from uneven standards of…
It is hard to pick any winners out of the latest futile round in the battle between Hong Kong’s point-to-point transport services, or taxis and ride-hailing vehicles. Customers can claim to be winners from cancellation of ill-advised industrial action by some taxi drivers but, in the bigger picture, they remain losers from uneven standards of…
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Once again, taxi operators have vowed to strike if officials fail to clamp down on Uber and other unauthorised rides. The threat, while unsurprising, does nothing for the industry’s image and reputation as a hospitable and reliable transport service. It risks upsetting the community further and backfires in a long drawn-out battle against increasingly popular…
A looming five-day strike against illegal ride-hailing services in Hong Kong has met with challenges including objections by some taxi drivers, with a number criticising the move as only driving more passengers to operators such as Uber and Amap. Some drivers also told the Post on Thursday that the planned strike would do little to…
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…
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…