Fleet taxis do not have to charge by meter: govt
[RTHK] - 03/9/2025
Commuters who reserve a ride from a licensed taxi fleet will have the option of negotiating a fare with the driver and not pay by the meter, according to the transport chief. Mable Chan added there will be oversight to ensure fleet operators keep their rates to a reasonable level, while (…)
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[RTHK] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[RTHK] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025
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[HKFP] - 9/03/2025
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[South China Morning Post] - 9/03/2025