Taxi Tips in Hong Kong
Tuesday, 01 Apr, 2013
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With the exception of some very remote areas, taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong. They can usually be hailed on the street (except in restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.
Tips for having a hassle free taxi trip
- – Taxis are usually easily hailed along the street, although they can’t pick up or drop off passengers in certain restricted zones. It’s often a good choice to opt for either a taxi queue at a hotel or a taxi stand.
- – Drivers are required to use the taximeter and passengers are required to pay the exact fare as recorded by the taximeter
- – Always ask for a machine-printed receipt. If the machine is not functioning, the taxi driver is obliged to provide a hand-written receipt.
- – All taxis are regulated and taxi drivers are required to display their taxi driver identity cards on their dashboards.
- – Passengers are required by law to wear a seat belt when one is available.
- – Taxi fare information will be listed on the inside of the taxi.
- – If you can’t read the price, the taxi number, or the fine print on the receipt, ask for a hand-written version.
- – If you encounter any problems while using a Hong Kong taxi, such as suspected overcharging, take down the taxi driver’s name and licence plate number as shown on the taxi driver identity card on the dashboard. Then contact one of the numbers below to lodge your complaint.
See a comprehensive list of tips for having a hassle-free taxi trip in Hong Kong here or visit the Transport Department website.
Hong Kong Tourist Board
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