With the increase in the number of arrivals from other places, airport arrivals can choose to take taxis to designated quarantine hotels at their own expense.
Zhou Guoqiang, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Minibus Chamber of Commerce, believes that the daily subsidy of 1,500 yuan for drivers is not enough.
Legislative Councilor Chen Kaixin believes that point-to-point taxis can reduce the increased risk of infection caused by crowds. As long as disinfection is done well, the spread of the virus can be reduced and it is convenient for returning citizens.
▼On July 25, the government announced the launch of a taxi plan for designated quarantine hotels▼
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Taxi and Minibus Chamber of Commerce predicts that most of them are short-distance passengers, pointing out that the government's publicity is insufficient
Zhou Guoqiang, chairman of the Hong Kong Taxi and Minibus Chamber of Commerce, said that it is very difficult to find taxi drivers to participate, because the average daily "two flags" are achieved. It is expected that the more people returning to Hong Kong, the business will increase accordingly.
He explained that most of the passengers who choose to take taxis may not be too long, and most of them go to hotels in Tung Chung, Tsuen Wan or Tsing Yi, and the average number of people returning to Hong Kong at the airport is about 3,000 people every day except Saturday and Sunday, and there are free For shuttle buses, passengers may take taxis because they are afraid of waiting time.
He also believes that publicity may not be enough, and hopes that with more publicity, the usage will increase, and the daily subsidy of 1,500 yuan is not enough. After deducting the rental fuel, the average hourly wage is only about 100 yuan.
Chen Kaixin said that point-to-point taxis can reduce the risk of infection as long as they are disinfected
Legislative Council member Chen Kaixin said that with more and more students returning home and tourists, point-to-point taxis can reduce the increased risk of infection caused by crowds. As long as disinfection is done well, the spread of the virus can be reduced and it is convenient to return to Hong Kong residents, but she also It is believed that the publicity is insufficient, and overseas people may not be aware of the new service.
She believes that the quota of 100 taxis can be increased according to demand. If taxi drivers want to join, the quota can be increased.
As for the issue of point-to-point taxis with friends, she pointed out that the current rule is 3 people, and friends should be able to sit together: "As long as there are no more than 3, it should not be considered a violation." As for Thursday (28th), an improved version will be implemented. For electronic health declaration, Chen Kaixin believes that Hong Kong personnel only need to scan the QR code, and there is no need to check various certificates at the airport counter, which can ensure the safety of people working at the airport.
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