Lin Shixiong, Director of Transportation Bureau for Quarantine Hotels, adds point-to-point taxis at the airport: Shared rides at the same place

The government has added two new point-to-point transportation services at their own expense for arriving passengers to travel from the airport to designated hotels, including designated quarantine hotel taxis and VIP limousines. Among them, the taxi service will be piloted from today, with 100 taxis in service.

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, met with reporters after inspecting the airport this morning (25th). He mentioned that the relevant services are designed to respond to the needs of the public and will meet the needs of the airport's operations. Currently, 100 taxis are in service, and the future will be based on demand. Adjustment.

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Lam Sai Hung, met with reporters after inspecting the airport this morning (25th). He said that the operation of the new self-paid taxi service was generally smooth, and he believed that the new service was aimed at responding to the needs of the public.

He continued that the relevant services are not currently operating overnight, but mainly to meet the needs of the airport's operations. There are currently 100 taxis in service, which will be adjusted in the future depending on the needs of the public and the operation of the airport.

He also mentioned that for self-financed taxi services, such as other anti-epidemic taxis, the government will provide an anti-epidemic subsidy of 1,500 yuan per vehicle per day.

When asked if it would increase the burden on citizens returning to Hong Kong, he only reiterated that service is one more option.

He also mentioned that if there are members of the public who know each other, go to the same designated hotel and want to share a taxi, there should be no problem.

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