Taxis
Hong Kong taxi drivers have signed up en masse for digital payment systems as new rules mandate at least two options. AlipayHK reports availability to 47,000 drivers, while WeChat Pay HK says more than 40,000 have its system. The move aids mainland visitors reliant on e-wallets ahead of Easter and Ching Ming holidays.
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Only 1,300 premium taxis are in service in Hong Kong, well below the government's target of 3,500 since the fleets launched in July. Industry players blame unattractive earnings, a lack of charging facilities, and competition from ride-hailing services for the slow rollout. The Transport Department has not commented on revoking licenses for operators failing to meet minimum vehicle requirements by November.