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Uber
Global ride-hailing app operating in Hong Kong alongside licensed taxis, with upfront pricing and cashless payment.
What it helps with
- A taxi without speaking CantoneseDestination in the app.
- Paying by cardMost taxis take cash only.
- Ride from the airportPickup points.
About Uber
Uber operates in Hong Kong through a mix of its own private-hire drivers and a taxi-hailing option, giving visitors a familiar international app for booking rides with fare estimates shown before confirming.
Key Features
- Upfront Fare Estimates: See an estimated price before you confirm the ride.
- Cashless Payment: Pay by card or linked account, no cash needed at the end of the trip.
- Uber Taxi Option: Hail a licensed local taxi through the same app in addition to private-hire cars.
- Trip Tracking and Sharing: Share your live trip location with friends or family.
How to Get Started
- Download the Uber app and create an account with a phone number and payment method.
- Enter your pickup location and destination to see fare and car options.
- Confirm the ride and track your driver's arrival.
- Rate your trip after drop-off.
Before you use it
- Payment: Uber charges your card, which helps because many Hong Kong taxis still prefer cash or Octopus.
- Good to know: Taxi colours show the area: red for urban areas, green for the New Territories, blue for Lantau.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Uber work with a foreign bank card in Hong Kong?
- Yes - Uber accepts foreign-issued cards in Hong Kong.
- Is Uber available in English?
- Yes, Uber has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Uber?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Uber.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Uber?
- No, Uber doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Uber?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Uber cost?
- Upfront fare; taxi rides charged at the meter
Phrases for the driverChinese (Taiwan)
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- Please take me to this address (show it on the map) 請帶我去這個地址。 Qǐng dài wǒ qù zhège dìzhǐ.
- How much will it cost? 多少錢？ Duōshao qián?
- Can I pay by card? 可以刷卡嗎？ Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
- Stop here, please 請在這裡停車。 Qǐng zài zhèlǐ tíngchē.
- Please wait a moment 請等一下。 Qǐng děng yíxià.
- Thank you 謝謝。 Xièxie.