“The blueprint will pave the way for transport development in the coming two decades for a more commuter-friendly city,” transport chief Mable Chan says. Photo: Karma Lo

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

    Hong Kong authorities have said the first batch of licensed ride-hailing platforms is expected to commence operations by the fourth quarter of this year and floated measures to further improve taxi services as part of the government’s latest transport blueprint. The Transport Department on Friday revealed the 124-page transport strategy blueprint, covering areas including the…

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    WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong

    WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong

    WeChat Pay Hong Kong has recorded a fourfold increase in mainland Chinese tourist payments for taxi services in the city from last year and growing usage among locals and visitors alike, according to parent company Tencent. Vice-president of Tencent Financial Technology Daniel Hong Danyi said on Thursday that the number of transactions from mainland tourists…

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