Regarding the current status and usage guide of Uber in Hong Kong
Actual Usage Situation: Despite these controversies, Uber remains widely used in Hong Kong, especially in tourist-concentrated areas such as Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, and the airport.
Comparison between Uber and traditional taxis
| Comparison Item | Uber | Hong Kong Taxis |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Payment Method | Credit card binding/Alipay/WeChat Pay | Cash or Octopus (some support mobile payment) |
| Price Transparency | Pre-estimated pricing, surge pricing during peak hours | Metered fare, additional tunnel fees, etc. |
| Language Communication | Destination can be entered via App (supports English) | Drivers mostly speak Cantonese, some understand basic English |
| Coverage Area | Covers all areas, including remote locations | Some taxis refuse to go to remote areas (such as Lantau Island) |
Practical Tips for Using Uber
Pick-up Location Selection: In busy areas (such as Causeway Bay, Mong Kok), it is recommended to choose a clear landmark (such as a hotel or mall entrance) for pick-up.
Alternative Solutions: Local Hong Kong Ride-hailing Tools
Street Hailing Taxis: Red urban taxis (operate within urban areas), green New Territories taxis (operate within the New Territories), and blue Lantau Island taxis (only available on Lantau Island).
Precautions