4 Hong Kong taxi drivers slapped with 10 demerit points for overcharging, refusing hires

4 Hong Kong taxi drivers slapped with 10 demerit points for overcharging, refusing hires

[South China Morning Post] - 10/22/2024

City leader says penalties create deterrent effect against misconduct as authorities continue to combat shady practices in industry.



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