Editorial | Hong Kong Taxis take another wrong street for the public

Once again, the taxi operators swore to strike if the officials do not clamp against Uber and other non -authorized trips. The threat is not surprising, but not for the image and reputation of the industry as a hospitable and reliable transport service.

There is a risk that the community will continue to be upset and prevents the community prevents more popular hailstery in a lengthy fight.

It remains to be seen whether there will be measures at the last minute to appease the industry before meeting the authorities on Wednesday. Some taxi agencies threatened similar strikes in 2023, only to resist the procedure for promise.

The Hong Kong Tele-Call Taxi Association said that at least 1,000 members would take part in a five-day strike next month if their claims were not met. “The government has repeatedly amazed illegal platforms with beams,” said Wong Yu-Ting, chairman of the association.

It is regrettable that the industry has again taken a route that it can cost with regard to public good will. The strike essentially puts personal interests about the public well -being.