Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Maintenance and Repair Services

Hong Kong Automobile Association (AA)

Elegant Motor Service Co. Ltd

Membership Tel: 2739 5273 Breakdown Assistance Tel: 2304 4911 www.hkaa.com.hk

G/F, 5 Mui Hing Street Happy Valley Tel: 2893 9767

British Repair and Driving School

Fookie Motors Company Ltd

63 Pok Fu LamRoad Pok Fu Lam Tel: 2540 3306

8AhKungNgamVillageRoad Shau Kei Wan Tel: 2565 6166

Taxis

Taxis can be found everywhere and at the taxi pick up points located in convenient areas. Taxis are regulated and required to display both their car numbers and names on the dashboard. Most taxi drivers understand theEnglishnames formajor streets,hotels,andnumbers. Anything more complicated could be a problem. Having your destination written in Chinese characters canhelp.

At night a lighted roof dome indicates availability; in daytime a red “for hire” flag on the dashboard can be seen at a distance. Off-duty or pre-booked taxis will display an “Out of service” sign.

Taxis in Hong Kong are relatively inexpensive; a trip from Central to Mid-Levels costs approximately $18.00-$35.00. A trip from Mid-Levels to the airport will cost approximately $500. Drivers do not give small change.If the fare is $18.20, the driver will most likely give you $1 or $1.50 change from $20. Tipping in the form of rounding up is common practice; a larger tip is discretionary.Youwillalso incuradditionalexpensesifyouusethe trunkofthetaxi tostoreyour luggage HK$5, as well as extra charges for tunnel tolls.

Taxis come in different colours, indicating the area they are allowed to service.

- Red Hong Kong Island and Kowloon - Green NewTerritories - Blue Lantau Island

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