Hong Kong Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF VEHICLES) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 26

Licensing of taxis

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 3 of 2002 s. 15 PART IV

LICENSING OF TAXIS

(1) The Commissioner may license taxis-

   (a)  on application, whether or not following a determination by lot
        pursuant to section 23(5) of the Ordinance;

   (b)  if he considers it expedient, by calling for tenders on the payment of
        a premium; or

   (c)  in such other manner as the Chief Executive in Council thinks fit. (3
        of 2002 s. 15)

(2) On the licensing of a motor vehicle as a taxi the Commissioner shall
specify on the vehicle licence issued to registered owner under regulation
21(8), in English and in Chinese characters, the area within which the taxi is
licensed to be available for hire or to carry passengers.