taxi drivers – Page 2 – Charm

Hong Kong Cabbies’ Love of Cash Stymies Fintech Ambition

Cs news8 months ago01 mins

The journey to a cashless Hong Kong is going well, that is until someone gets into a cab without first checking the money in her wallet. Chances are, she will be out the door in less than five seconds. Digital payments have made a big dent into the daily lives of the city’s 7.5 million…

Hong Kong puts taxi drivers on notice, but will frustrated cabbies simply quit?

Cs news10 months ago02 mins

A demerit point system aimed at ensuring Hong Kong’s taxi drivers act professionally takes effect on Sunday, but industry leaders warn that cabbies fear some passengers may file wrongful complaints and push their colleagues into the illegal ride-hailing trade rather than risk being targeted. Under the system, taxi drivers will be given demerit points for…