Launched Tuesday, Didi offers two options including a service that charges a charter fare and a regular metered one.
Drivers say they are being unfairly targeted by government crackdowns, but Hongkongers may not be on their side amid complaints over service quality.
Patrick Tam, Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association’s secretary general, says vigilantism has been ongoing for at least two weeks, with over a dozen reports filed.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung also says authorities focused on creating premium taxi fleet to help fix industry’s reputation.
Government says it will consider proposal during one-year observation period.
Footage and photos posted to Facebook and LIHKG show passengers filming journeys and encouraging drivers to stop near police patrols.
The world’s largest double-decker bus maker, Alexander Dennis, said electrification is the future for Hong Kong’s bus fleet and hopes to roll out more battery-powered models for the city to meet its decarbonisation goals.
Cathay Pacific paid about HK$60.62 million to its 20 executive directors last year, up 21.6 per cent compared with 2022.
Executive Council HK$2 fare increase decision ‘unfair to us’ Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association chairman Chau Kwok-keung says.
One woman sustains minor injuries after becoming trapped under car, while another hurts head.
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July 28 will bring a partial closure and extended travel times on the MTR Corp’s Kwun Tong line as essential upgrades take place.
Truck driver, 66, falls off Hong Kong flyover after hitting road barrier in fatal crash.
MTR Corporation says service suspension will span Prince Edward, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Ho Man Tin stations, with works limited to 28 hours.
Industry is seeking to increase cab starting fees by HK$4.5 to HK$6 depending on taxi type, but sources say authorities waiting for sector’s feedback on counter-offer.
City recorded first red rainstorm warning this year over weekend, with eastern areas hit hardest and 15 landslides logged.
After four-hour Finance Committee meeting, 61 lawmakers endorse project linking Ma On Shan with Tsing Sha Highway and Shing Mun Tunnel Road.
Xinhua reports vehicle flow reached 3.26 million on mega bridge last year, after government-funded Voice of America referred to it as ‘ghost’ crossing in recent article.
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre offering seamless transfer service for passengers between commercial flights and private jets, with chairman hailing positive roll-out.
Amber Aviation vice-president Vicky Tsui says private plane co-ownership scheme will launch in June, allowing fliers to avoid extra costs and paperwork of sole ownership.
Dozens of enthusiasts queue to get their hands on ‘Yellow Head’ model train at event celebrating MTR Corporation’s 45th anniversary.