“Currently there are around 1,400 taxis, and in the short term we will increase by 100,” Tam told lawmakers. “Previously there were 700 licenses from that tender, and in the future this will rise to 800. Therefore, in total, the fleet will reach 2,000.”
The secretary added that the number of barrier-free taxis will also rise from seven to 28, with services expected to roll out gradually from 2026. “We will introduce certain requirements to allow persons with disabilities greater access, effectively doubling the number of barrier-free taxis and making them easier to use for people with reduced mobility,” he said.
Legislators raised concerns about ride-hailing services, prompting Tam to announce a public consultation on amendments to taxi regulations.
“Since we are revising the legal framework for taxis, we will also review the relevant regulations, thereby allowing taxi-hailing services and promoting better conditions for this activity,” he noted.
Tam also pledged closer cooperation with law enforcement authorities to curb taxi violations. “As for irregularities, we will work together with the public security services to address such situations,” he said.
