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.