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Three types of Taxis in Hong Kong |
The transport infrastructure in Hong Kong is perhaps one of the strongest the world has seen. Apart from the MTR, Hong Kong also has quite a sophisticated taxi system. All of Hong Kong’s taxis are the Toyota Comfort. Hong Kong’s taxi system is divided into three main types depending on their color. The Urban Taxis (red) serve Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, the two most populated islands. The New Territory Taxis (green) serve areas in the Northern part of Hong Kong and the Lantau Taxis (blue) serve Lantau Island. Lantau Island is home to Hong Kong International Airport and Disneyland. The Urban taxis are the most expensive starting at HKD$18, while the Lantau taxis start at HKD$15.
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A Taxi in Mumbai |
Taxis in Mumbai are my favorite mode of transport and I have absolutely no clue what I would do without them. Taxis in Mumbai begin at INR16 which is HKD$2.66! They are mostly Fiat and are black and yellow in color. I wouldn’t be so “regular” at college if it weren’t for taxis. The taxi drivers in India can be compared to mules, stubborn as hell. They refuse to take you anywhere nearby and are always looking for a long ride. However, what I do not get is why they have separate non-air conditioned and air-conditioned taxis in Mumbai. All taxis in Hong Kong are air-conditioned and I strongly believe India needs to implement this. It is really inconvenient to call a separate company to get an air-conditioned taxi; this is the 21st century for God’s sake!
Verdict: As weird as this sounds, don’t ask me why, but I choose the taxis in Mumbai over Hong Kong. The taxi drivers in Mumbai are pricks, but there is just something about taxis in Mumbai.
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