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New Taxi Regulations Spark Safety Concerns in Hong Kong

1/25/2026

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In Hong Kong, the amended Road Traffic Regulations take effect January 2026, capping taxi devices at two and setting a 19 cm (7.5 inches) diagonal per device.
Industry leaders warn that workarounds, such as using large monitors to display multiple apps, raise safety risks.
The changes affect about 40,000 taxi drivers who rely on apps, with examples including three apps on a monitor and ten on a tablet.

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In Hong Kong, the amended Road Traffic Regulations take effect January 2026, capping taxi devices at two and setting a 19 cm (7.5 inches) diagonal per device.
Industry leaders warn that workarounds, such as using large monitors to display multiple apps, raise safety risks.
The changes affect about 40,000 taxi drivers who rely on apps, with examples including three apps on a monitor and ten on a tablet.