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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
2 top Hong Kong taxi fleets approved for pre-booked pick ups at border crossings
Two of the city's premium taxi fleets will be allowed to pick up pre-booked passengers at designated locations within prohibited zones at the Shenzhen Bay Port and the local control point of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge from Friday. Advertisement The Hong Kong government said on Thursday that, starting the next day, passengers would be able to book their journeys through the trial-run fleets Joie and SynCab's mobile apps or using other compatible online ride-hailing channels. The fleets' citywide services include designated pickup points at the two ports. The collection spots are located near the crossings' passenger clearance areas. 'The measure provides convenience to members of the public and visitors to enjoy quality fleet taxi services, and enables fleet operators to collect operational data and passenger feedback during trial operations, with a view to providing reliable services of higher quality at the time of official service commencement,' the Transport Department said. People wait for cross-boundary coaches at the Shenzhen Bay Port. Photo: Dickson Lee Authorities also said the two fleets currently operated about 300 taxis in total, with the cabs being issued permits to enter prohibited zones.
South China Morning Post
05-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
What you need to know about Hong Kong's new premium taxi fleet
The first batch of 3,500 taxis from five fleets offering premium services will begin operating in Hong Kong later this month, with some fares expected to be more expensive than those charged by existing operators and ride-hailing firms. Advertisement The government hopes the Joie, SynCab, Amigo, Big Boss and Big Bee fleets will 'bring a new look' to an industry that has drawn complaints for poor service and refusal to adopt non-cash payments. The Post compares the five fleets, which will account for nearly 20 per cent of the total number of taxis in the city, in terms of pricing and features. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan (third from right) attends the launch ceremony on Monday. Photo: Dickson Lee 1. Which fleet can I use now? Are fares more expensive? Joie, a subsidiary of major taxi firm Tai Wo Management, will begin operating this month with 480 taxis. The other four fleets have until the end of July to launch their services. SynCab started a trial in January with trips to and from border checkpoints, including the airport. At around 6pm on Tuesday its website showed a prepaid ride in a six-seater Maxus Mifa T electric vehicle from Kwun Tong to West Kowloon station cost HK$163 (US$21). Advertisement That was 79 per cent more expensive than the estimated HK$91 fare for a regular taxi booked with FlyTaxi's app. It was also 29 per cent higher than HK$126 for Uber's regular meter taxi order but 12 per cent lower than the HK$186.40 for the priciest Black option.
