So called professional drivers

  • Professional drivers, such as taxi drivers can be impatient and aggressive in their driving style. 
  • They work long hours for relatively low profits and do not take kindly to being hindered by slower moving cyclists.   
  • They take chances.   
    • Nevertheless, they are not priority road users and are expected to adhere to the rules of the road as others do.   
  • Taxis are driven by multiple drivers who lease the car from the licence owner.   
    • The more information you can record, about the identity of the driver the better.   
  • Be careful when writing down vehicle registration plate numbers and always make a careful note of the location and time.   
  • Many taxis are now fitted with mini cameras that record the road both ahead and behind the taxi.  
    • Beware therefore that your actions prior to any incident and after any incident may be recorded.   Ride properly and keep your cool at all times.
  • The HK Govt has a website where you can record your complaint about taxis.   
    • It is straightforward and all complaints are followed up.   
    • The more detail you can complete on the form the better.