Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage
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Hong Kong is facing a driver shortage for its premium taxi fleets, which launched a year ago. A top transport official pledged support for recruitment, as the number of taxis on the road is about one-third below target. As of May, over 2,000 fleet taxis and 2,400 drivers were in service, but the shortfall highlights ongoing challenges in the city's taxi industry.
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2,400 drivers for over 2,000 taxis indicates driver shortage
The number of premium fleet vehicles on the road remains about one-third below target a year after the scheme was launched.
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A top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city's premium taxi fleets recruit drivers.
South China Morning Post- 2,400 drivers for over 2,000 taxis indicates driver shortage
- One-third below target implies unmet demand for premium service
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Loaded language removedA top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city’s premium taxi fleets recruit drivers, conceding that the number of vehicles on the road remains about one-third below target a year after the scheme was launched.
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A top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city's premium taxi fleets recruit drivers.
South China Morning PostThe number of premium fleet vehicles on the road remains about one-third below target a year after the scheme was launched.
South China Morning PostThe five taxi fleets offering premium service marked a year of operations in July.
South China Morning PostThe government said on Tuesday that more than 2,000 fleet taxis and about 2,400 drivers were currently in service.
South China Morning PostAs of the end of May, the five fleets had completed some unspecified milestone.
South China Morning Post