Uber Hong Kong announced Thursday (Oct. 5) its plan to launch a new metered taxi option in partnership with HKTaxi on the Uber app, which allows Uber app riders to get connected to an additional 10,000+ taxi drivers in Hong Kong.
From Oct. 9 onwards, riders will be able to book metered taxi rides supported by HKTaxi drivers directly from their Uber app, providing riders with greater convenience to book taxi rides as they wish in one app. Trip fare will be based on metered fare structure.
This integration is expected be mutually beneficial to both Uber and HKTaxi – while Uber app riders can enjoy greater flexibility and convenience in getting a taxi ride; drivers from HKTaxi will be able to connect to a larger rider base.
"The integration with HKTaxi offers our app's users a more streamlined e-hailing experience, and demonstrates Uber's determination and ongoing effort of working together with the taxi industry to upgrade taxi experiences. It also showcases how Hong Kong can go global by harnessing technology innovation" said Estyn Chung, General Manager of Uber Hong Kong.
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