More than 40,000 Hong Kong cabbies register to accept Octopus payments
South China Morning Post
by Emily HungMarch 1, 2026
More than 40,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers have registered to accept Octopus payments, ahead of an electronic payment mandate that will take effect next month, with a sector representative urging authorities to exercise discretion during the initial phase of the roll-out.
On April 1, all cabbies will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options to passengers as part of a broader plan to enhance the quality and image of taxi services.
Hong Kong has about 46,000 active taxi drivers,...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/1/2026