Currently, there are more than 18,000 taxis on Hong Kong’s streets. Taxis can be identified and categorized in which area they operate and visitors can easily differentiate between the colors red, green and blue taxis.
Urban (Red) Taxi
Hong Kong Red Taxi
You will find the typical Red Taxi almost very where in Hong Kong and they will operate in most of Hong Kongs districts except Lantau Island and Tung Chung Road. The area of Lantau is only served by the blue taxis.
Below of fare table for your reference:
| First 2 kilometres or any part there of | HK$20 |
| Every subsequent 200 metres or part there of / Every period of 1 minute waiting time or part there of - For meter fare below $72. - For meter fare of $72.5 and above |
HK$1.50 HK$1.00 |
New Territories (Green) Taxi
Hong Kong Green Taxi
Hong Kong Green Taxi
You will find the Green Taxi basically in the New Territories. They serve the more remote and rural areas of Hong Kong.
Below of fare table for your reference:
| First 2 kilometres or any part there of | HK$16.50 |
| Every subsequent 200 metres or part there of / Every period of 1 minute waiting time or part there of - For meter fare below $55.50 - For meter fare of $55.50 and above |
HK$1.30 HK$1.00 |
Lantau Island (Blue) Taxi
Hong Kong Lantau Island Blue Taxi
The Blue Taxis are just found on Lantau Island and basically operate and serve there. But every once in a while you will find these cabs at the airport as well as Disneyland.
Below of fare table for your reference:
| First 2 kilometres or any part there of | HK$15 |
| Every subsequent 200 metres or part there of / Every period of 1 minute waiting time or part there of - For meter fare below $132 - For meter fare of $132 and above |
HK$1.30 HK$1.20 |
Useful numbers
Hong Kong Red Taxi
Here are some useful numbers to call a cab:
Red Taxi Call Center
+(852) 2760 0411
+(852) 2398 1881
+(852) 2343 3189
+(852) 2527 6324
+(852) 2728 8282
+(852) 2760 0455
+(852) 2574 7311
+(852) 2760 0411
+(852) 2728 2281
(There are some more, please check google)
Green Taxi Call Center
+(852) 2657 2267
+(852) 2476 2266
+(852) 2667 1088
+(852) 2476 4247
+(852) 2383 0168
+(852) 2457 2266
+(852) 2677 8888
+(852) 2729 1199
+(852) 2450 2288
+(852) 2475 0417
Blue Taxi Call Center
+(852) 2984 1328
+(852) 2984 1368
If you lost or forgot something you have a good chance to give the Lost Property on Taxi Hotline a call (24h): +(852) 1872 920
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