Over 18,000 taxi cabs in Hong Kong serves more than a million people daily. Taxis are numerous and readily available, and fares are low compared with those in most cities. The three types of taxis in Hong Kong — Urban (red) taxis serve all areas in Hong Kong (except Tung Chung Road and South Lantau); New Territories (green) taxis in the New Territories; and Lantau Island (blue) taxis on Lantau Island operate at even lower rates.
Taxis are in plentiful supply day and night in urban areas and at public transport interchanges and can usually easily be hailed in the street or by a hotel concierge. In rural areas of the New Territories and on Lantau Island taxis are a little more scarce. Many drivers speak some English but it is wise to have your destination written in Chinese characters.
Taxi drivers expect a tip, but just round up the fare to the nearest dollar. Drivers cannot pick up or drop off passengers on restricted streets, which are marked with yellow lines. New Territories taxis will pick up and drop off only in the New Territories. If you have any queries or complaints, note the taxi’s number and call the 24-hour Police Hotline on +852 2527 7177.
Hong Kong Taxi Cab
| Taxis | Red | Green | Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Areas | Urban All areas in Hong Kong (except Tung Chung Road and South Lantau) | New Territories Northeastern New TerritoriesNorthwestern New TerritoriesDesignated pick-up / drop-off areas in other parts of New Territories | Lantau All areas in Lantau |
| Basic Charges (HK$) For the first 2 km | HK$20 | HK$16.50 | HK$15 |
| Every subsequent 200 metres or part thereof / Every period of 1 minute waiting time or part thereof | HK$1.50 For meter fare below $72.5 HK$1.00 For meter fare of $72.5 and above | HK$1.30 For meter fare below $55.50 HK$1.00 For meter fare of $55.50 and above | HK$1.30 For meter fare below $132 HK$1.20 For meter fare of $132 and above |
Urban (Red) Taxis
| Urban (Red) Taxis | Hotline |
|---|---|
| ABA Taxi Radio Call Services Centre | +852 2729 6600 |
| ABBO Taxi Owners’ Association | +852 2383 0168 |
| Chuen Lee Radio Taxis Association | +852 2398 1881 |
| CTOD Association | +852 2343 3189 |
| Digital Taxi Telecommunication Center | +852 2720 6877 |
| Fraternity Taxi Owners Association | +852 2527 6324 |
| Happy Taxi Operator’s Association | +852 2728 8282 |
| Hong Kong & Kowloon Radio Car Owners Association | +852 2760 0455 |
| Hong Kong Kowloon Taxi & Lorry Owners Association | +852 2574 7311 |
| Pak Kai Taxi Owners Association | +852 2728 2281 |
| Quadripartite Taxi Service Association | +852 2332 2571 +852 2697 4333 |
| Rights of Taxi (Si Hai) Telecommunication Centre | +852 2697 4333 |
| Rights of Taxi Owners & Drivers Association | +852 2332 2571 +852 2697 4333 |
| Royal Best Quality Taxi Association | +852 2669 9822 |
| The Kowloon Taxi Owners Association | +852 2760 0411 |
| The Taxi Operators Association | +852 2362 2337 |
| United Friendship Taxi Owners & Drivers Association | +852 2760 0477 |
| Wai Fat Taxi Owners Association | +852 2861 1008 |
| Wai Yik HK & KLN & NT Taxi Owners Association | +852 2776 7885 +852 2776 7888 |
| Wing Lee Radio Car Traders Association | +852 2397 0922 |
| Wing Tai Car Owners & Drivers Association | +852 2527 8524 |
New Territories (Green) Taxis
| New Territories (Green) Taxis | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Association of N.T. Radio Taxicabs | +852 2657 2267 |
| Fraternity Association of N.T. Taxi Merchants | +852 2476 2266 |
| H.K. Tele-call Taxi Association | +852 2669 1088 |
| N.T. Taxi Owners & Drivers Fraternal Association | +852 2457 2266 |
| N.T. Taxi-call Service Centre | +852 2383 016 |
| New Territories Taxi Merchants Association | +852 2476 4247 |
| North District Taxi Merchants Association | +852 2677 8888 |
| Sai Kung Taxi Operators Association | +852 2729 1199 |
| Sun Hing Taxi Radio Association | +852 2450 2288 |
| Taxi Association | +852 2475 0417 |
Lantau (Blue) Taxis
| Lantau (Blue) Taxis | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Lantau Taxi Association | +852 2984 1328 |
Taxi Hong Kong Hotlines
| Taxi Hong Kong | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Road Co-op Lost & Found 24 Hours Free Hotline for Lost Property on Taxis Hotline | +852 1872 920 |
| Transport Complaints Unit Hotline | +852 2889 9999 |
| Transport Department Customer Enquiries Hotline | +852 2804 2600 |
Taxi Driver Commendation
| Taxi Driver Commendation | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Police | +852 2527 7177 |
| Transport Complaints Unit | +852 2889 9999 |
| Consumer Council | +852 2929 2222 |
| Hong Kong Tourism Board | +852 2508 1234 |
| Airport Authority Hong Kong | +852 2181 8888 |
| Hong Kong Car Services | Hotline |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Car Service | +86 755 2595 1800 |
| Parklane Limousine Service Group | +852 23770733 |
| Regent Limousine Service | +852 8216 1266 |