How do you call a taxi in Hong Kong?
How do you call a taxi in Hong Kong? If you wish to call a Hong Kong taxi, you can do so on the 24-hour hotline: +852 8109 2222.
How many taxis are there in Hong Kong?
18,163 taxis
ROLE OF TAXIS At present there are 18,163 taxis in Hong Kong, of which 15,250 are urban taxis (red), 2,838 are New Territories taxis (green) and 75 are Lantau taxis (blue). The average daily taxi patronage is near 1 million.
How do you pay for taxis in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong taxis usually accept cash only, and only a small portion of the taxis bearing the Union Pay logo can be paid by Union Pay cards.
Who owns Hong Kong taxis?
Hong Kong taxicabs are the principal taxi service in Hong Kong. Although a few taxis are independently owned and operated, the vast majority are owned by 17 independent taxi companies that rent out taxis on a shift basis to 40,000 self-employed drivers.
Where can I hire a taxi in Hong Kong?
All taxis are allowed to provide services at the passenger terminals of Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong Section of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and Hong Kong Disneyland. The scale of fares for the hiring of taxis in Hong Kong is specified in the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) Regulations.
How are taxi fares calculated in Hong Kong?
Taxis are installed with a taximeter to calculate the fare based on the distance travelled together with any waiting time incurred while the taxi is hired. The fare on a taximeter is in Hong Kong dollars and cents. Passengers shall pay taxi fare as recorded by the taximeters in accordance with the law.
How does customer services work at Hong Kong airport?
Our Customer Services Centres offer assistance to departing, transit and arriving passengers on the whereabouts of airport facilities and other enquiries. Help phones are also available throughout the terminals and offer 24-hour assistance.
How many taxi drivers are there in Hong Kong?
There are about 40,000 full-time drivers and taxis are licensed and regulated by the Transport Department and operated by taxi companies, owners associations and independent owner operators. Taxi licences can change hands for up HK$7 million.
