At present, there are 18,138 taxis providing a personalized form of public transport. There are three types of taxis, namely Urban taxis, New Territories taxis and Lantau taxis. Taxis probably provide the most convenient point-to-point services for people with disabilities. All taxi hire charges are by meter and at approved fare scales. Wheelchairs, crutches or any other articles used by passengers with disabilities as an aid to or a means of mobility are carried free of charge.
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As at December 2004, about 18,100 LPG taxis have been installed with Braille and tactile vehicle registration number plate on the rear left hand side door. Besides, more than 8,500 LPG taxis have been installed with talking taxi meters which can announce messages such as "Welcome to take this taxi", "Registration number of the taxi", "Fasten your seatbelt", "You have reached the destination", "Total fare of the trip" and "Thank You" in Cantonese, Putonghau or English. Both the plate and talking taxi meter can help passengers with visual impairment to know the taxi registration number in case that they want to raise appreciation or lodge a complaint on the taxi services provided.
Braille and tactile taxi registration plate inside LPG taxi compartment
Passenger with a disability boards/alights a taxi in restricted zone
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Braille and tactile taxi registration plate inside LPG taxi compartment
Passenger with a disability boards/alights a taxi in restricted zone
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