Hong Kong Taxi

The taxies in Hong Kong can be divides into three types according to their operation areas. They are respectively urban taxi, (also called red taxi due to red color in body part), New Territories taxi (green taxi) as well as the Lantau taxi (blue taxi).

The red taxi could run around the whole Hong Kong only except Lanta. The flag down fare is HKD 15 for the first 2 kilometers and HKD 1.4/0.2 km will be charged thereafter. In addition, the waiting time fee may be added as HKD1.2/minute and HKD 4 of big luggage fee be charged.

The green taxi only operates service at New Territories, airport as well as the specified route. The starting price is HKD 12.5 for the first 2 kilometers. After 2 kilometers, it’s HKD 1.2 for every 0.2 kilometer. And the waiting time fee and big luggage charge will also be added likewise.

The blue taxi could run at the Lantau area. With the first 2 kilometers the fare is fixed at about HKD 12. And then HKD 1.2 for every additional 0.2 kilometer will be charged. The waiting time fee may be charged for HKD 1.2 per minute. If the passenger take the bird and beasts, and then he should pay another HKD 5 for each bird or beast.

All the taxies at Hong Kong are available to the airport, but can not arrive at Discovery Bay. In addition, passengers should afford the entire pontage and tunnel fee during their trip.