The Post compares the five fleets, which will account for nearly 20 per cent of the total number of taxis in the city, in terms of pricing and features.
Hong Kong is introducing a new premium taxi fleet, comprising five operators—Joie, SynCab, Amigo, Big Boss, and Big Bee—which will account for nearly 20% of the city's taxis. The first batch of 3,500 premium taxis will begin operating in July 2023, with fares expected to be higher than those of existing taxi services and ride-hailing platforms. The government aims to modernize the taxi industry with these fleets, which will offer enhanced features and services. Joie has already started operations, while the other four fleets will launch by the end of July. The Post compares the fleets based on pricing and features, noting that some fares are significantly more expensive than regular taxis and ride-hailing options.