Tag: taxi
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Uber seen as boost to competition despite local taxi concerns
While a taxi drivers’ association raised concerns about the government’s promotion of “online-booked taxis” impacting frontline workers, a member of the Transport Advisory Committee told The ... -
Advocates call for priority access to accessible taxis for seniors
Authorities plan to expand the taxi fleet by 800 vehicles in 2026, including an increase of accessible taxis from seven to 28. Advocates are urging taxi ... -
Blue taxis cease operations
Macau’s “blue taxis” stopped operating at midnight yesterday, following the expiration of their special taxi service contracts, authorities confirmed. This marked the end of service ... -
Taxi shortage looms as 100 e-hailing licenses set to expire
Catching a cab is expected to become even harder next month, as 100 e-hailing taxi licenses are set to expire at the end of September. The ... -
Two taxi violations and four cases of illegal transport
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, said authorities found two taxi violations and four cases of illegal transportation during the passage of Typhoon Wipha. The ... -
Taxi sector backs gov’t’s proposed fleet renovation rules
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has said that the taxi sector generally agrees with the government’s proposals to amend taxi operation regulations. In a press statement, DSAT ... -
Taxi driver malpractices surge by 180% in Q1
The number of traffic violations committed by taxi drivers in the first four months of 2025 has increased by nearly 180% compared to the same period ... -
Taxi injures two pedestrians after failing to stop
A traffic accident occurred on Rua do Pai Kok in Taipa on Saturday at around 5:30 p.m., when a cab driver allegedly failed to yield at ... -
Tourist fined for exiting moving taxi on Amizade Bridge
A woman who exited a moving taxi on the Amizade Bridge has been fined MOP 600 for violating Macau’s traffic laws. A viral video circulating on ... -
Survey: residents and tourists favor online taxi-hailing services
A survey showed that 90% of residents and tourists expressed a strong preference for online taxi-hailing services over traditional taxis. The survey, conducted by the Macau ... -
Taxi violations are down 94% from pre-pandemic
A recent report from the Transport Bureau (DSAT) reveals that the number of infractions practiced by taxi drivers has significantly when compared to 2019. According to ... -
DSAT to evaluate taxi services
In a move to address the ongoing taxi shortage in Macau, the city’s Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced plans to launch a comprehensive study this year, ... -
CCAC receives complaints on taxi bidding procedures
The Commissioner Against Corruption, Chan Tsz King, yesterday disclosed that a lawmaker had complained of perceived injustice in the recent taxi license bidding procedures. In the ... -
Gov’t accepts 21 bids for up to 500 taxi licenses
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has accepted 21 of 40 bids in the public tender for the allocation of regular taxi licenses. The successful bids aim to ... -
Radio Taxi receives 10,000 orders daily with 300 vehicles
The number of orders and reservations for online taxi hailing have significantly increased with more than 10,000 orders per day. However, there are only 300 Radio ... -
Taxi service quality and ‘ride-hailing’ debated
Last week’s Central District Community Advisory Board meeting debated the quality of the Macau’s taxi services and the need for a “ride-hailing service.” Member António Monteiro ... -
Taxi group leader advises using taxi recorder to investigate complaints
Kuok Leong Son, executive director Macao Taxi Driver Mutual Association, hopes that the government can use taxi recorder data to help verify complaints that have been ... -
Passengers allegedly injured by taxi driver in Cotai
The Macau Taxi Passengers Association (MTPA) has condemned what it described as “another horrendous incident” where one of its members claimed to have been assaulted and ...
