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Slow Rollout: Hong Kong's Premium Taxi Fleet Struggles

12/31/2025

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The July launch of premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong has deployed 1,300 taxis.
That figure is about one-third of the government’s 3,500-target.
Industry players attribute the slow rollout to low earnings, insufficient charging facilities, and ride-hailing competition.
The Transport Department confirmed the figures but did not say whether it would revoke licenses by November.
Joie, a fleet, has 500 taxis in service, short of its 800-target.

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Story summary

The July launch of premium taxi fleets in Hong Kong has deployed 1,300 taxis.
That figure is about one-third of the government’s 3,500-target.
Industry players attribute the slow rollout to low earnings, insufficient charging facilities, and ride-hailing competition.
The Transport Department confirmed the figures but did not say whether it would revoke licenses by November.
Joie, a fleet, has 500 taxis in service, short of its 800-target.