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Government reluctant to enter fray as vested interests want to protect financial value of taxi licences, economist says, while others argue pool of passengers big enough to keep both types of drivers earning.
The sold-out rugby tournament is perfectly placed to send the message that Hong Kong is back in action with more than 40 per cent of tickets taken by people outside the city.
Whatever form the often-evoked Hong Kong spirit takes, the rugby tournament that is the city’s original mega event is very much part of it.
The scheme that will see volunteers provide taxi passengers with an estimated fare before their journey is a small but meaningful step in deterring gouging.
Under three-month trial run, volunteers will help passengers at taxi ranks in Lan Kwai Fong fill out information card detailing vehicle’s registration number, destination and estimated fare to help follow up on any complaints.