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Taxi Drivers in Hong Kong Fail E-Payment Compliance

4/18/2026

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  • In Hong Kong, taxi drivers cite faulty e-payment machines or battery problems as the reason for mandatory e-payment issues.
  • Lawmaker Mark Chong Ho-fung reports numerous passenger complaints about drivers using excuses to avoid accepting electronic payments.
  • Despite a law requiring taxi drivers to offer at least a QR code option, compliance remains inconsistent.
  • Those who do not comply face fines of HK$5,000 and up to six months in prison.