Hong Kong Taxi Fleet Sacks Driver After Passengers Alight Mid-Road
Quick Look
- A Hong Kong taxi fleet terminated a driver's contract after a video showed passengers alighting mid-road in Tsuen Wan with suitcases, causing traffic disruption.
- The passengers had reportedly instructed the driver en route for an airport trip.
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Why It Matters
A video showed two passengers with suitcases alighting from a taxi in the middle of a road in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, causing traffic disruption. The taxi fleet has since terminated its collaboration with the driver.
A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in Tsuen Wan for two passengers to alight and take their suitcases out from the boot, with authorities requesting a report from the operator.
A video circulating on social media on Friday shows the two passengers, each with two suitcases, crossing two lanes of traffic on Castle Peak Road near Global Plaza to reach the pavement.
Buses and other vehicles are seen passing by both sides of the taxi, which had stopped in the middle of the road.
The video drew a slew of critical comments online, with some saying the driver and the passengers were “ignoring all rules” and “I am baffled as to why they could just stop there”.
The vehicle carried the branding of the Amigo taxi fleet.
In a statement on Friday, Amigo said a preliminary investigation found the passengers had booked an airport-bound trip from Ma On Shan through an online platform, but had repeatedly issued instructions to the driver along the route after boarding.
Open Questions
- Why did the passengers repeatedly issue instructions to the driver?
- What action will authorities take against the passengers?
- What is the specific online platform used for booking?
