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The Best Taxi Apps In Hong Kong For 2025
Best Cab & Car Hailing Apps
Hong Kong’s taxi-hailing landscape is transforming fast after the closure of the HKTaxi app in April 2025. Whether you’re a daily commuter or a visitor, there are now more and better taxi apps to choose from than ever before. In this updated guide, we’ve included the newest app on the market, DASH Taxi, plus a range of options you may not have heard of, each designed to make your journey smoother and easier. Some apps offer exciting joining rewards and let you book not just meter taxis, but also private cars, vans, bicycles, tricycles, and even skateboards. For quicker service, always enable location services, book during off-peak hours when possible, and consider trying multiple apps to increase your chances of a fast pickup. Read on for ratings, features, pros and cons, and download links for Hong Kong’s best taxi apps in 2025.
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TADA
Sleek DesignTADA is a newcomer to Hong Kong’s taxi app market, quickly gaining attention with its zero-commission model and generous discounts. It’s designed to offer both drivers and riders a fairer deal, with stable pricing and frequent promotions. Choose from standard Hong Kong taxis, or private cars like Economy, Economy Large (6 people), and Premium. Its sleek, modern, and user-friendly UI promises to be a smart contender to Uber.- Features: Zero-commission model, introductory discounts (up to HK$240), 12% off first five rides, airport ride discounts, fair pricing, wide coverage in key areas.
- Pros: Lower fares, drivers keep more earnings, stable prices (no surge), fast matching.
- Cons: Still in beta, coverage may be limited to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the airport.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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FLYTAXI
Hong Kong Taxis OnlyFlyTaxi is a homegrown Hong Kong app with a huge driver network and a focus on transparency. It offers instant fare estimates, supports a wide range of payment methods including Octopus and PayMe, and is known for its speed and reliability. Includes red, blue and green taxis only, and you can reserve in advance. You can also add tips for faster service.- Features: 80,000+ drivers, fare estimate before booking, auto-detects taxi color (red/green/blue), supports Octopus, PayMe, FPS, e-payments, 12% off corporate rate.
- Pros: Fast, reliable, accurate fare quotes, digital payments, large driver pool, discounts.
- Cons: Less international recognition, may not have as many premium options as Uber.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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DIDI
Huge Network Of DriversA global ride-hailing giant, DiDi is popular among Mainland Chinese visitors and Hong Kong locals alike. It boasts a massive driver pool and seamless integration with WeChat Pay. The address search feature is Chinese language-heavy and not as user-friendly as other apps. You can even request taxis to take you over the border to Shenzhen.- Features: 36,000+ drivers, WeChat Pay integration, English interface, 24/7 in-app customer service.
- Pros: Huge driver network, convenient for digital payments.
- Cons: Some users report higher fares, app requires Chinese number for some features, mixed reviews on pricing transparency.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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DASH TAXI
Newest App On The MarketDASH Taxi is a new local app focused on transparency and hassle-free rides. New users get a HK$50 joining reward, plus HK$25 off for inviting a friend (they get HK. The homepage highlights major Hong Kong events, and its Google Maps-powered search lets you enter places (like “IFC Mall”) instead of just addresses. You can “whitelist” favorite drivers, all payments are digital and meter-connected, and customer service is available directly via WhatsApp. DASH Taxi charges no commission to drivers and offers a smooth, modern taxi experience.- Features: Dispute-free rides, transparent pricing, meter-connected digital payments, personalized event suggestions, “whitelist” favorite drivers, no commission for drivers.
- Pros: Focus on rider-driver harmony, transparent pricing, supports digital payments, locally developed.
- Cons: New to market, may have a smaller driver pool initially.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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UBER
Family-Friendly AppUber remains a staple for many, offering both regular ride-hailing and a metered taxi option in Hong Kong. Its global brand, advanced app, and robust safety features make it a reliable choice, though surge pricing can be an issue as well as poor geo-localization. Uber now also offers Family Profiles and Teen Accounts: Family Profiles let you add up to five members under one account for centralized payments and real-time trip tracking, making it easy to manage rides for the whole household. The Teen Account feature allows parents to create supervised accounts for riders aged 13–17, with enhanced safety measures like trip tracking, PIN verification, and mandatory ride sharing with guardians. These features make Uber especially convenient and safe for families.
- Features: Metered taxi option (Uber Taxi), discounts for new users, GPS tracking, Family Profiles, Teen Accounts, two-way ratings, global coverage.
- Pros: Well-known, many drivers, family and teen safety features, reliable app.
- Cons: Surge pricing at peak times, higher fares than local apps, some users find Uber less competitive in HK. Poor geo-localization at times.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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XAB HK TAXI
Reliable AppXAB HK Taxi operates its own fleet and is known for guaranteed pickups, advance bookings, and special services like wheelchair-accessible vehicles. It’s a solid choice for those needing reliability and specific amenities.- Features: Own taxi fleet, guaranteed pickup for advance bookings, large luggage space, insurance, seamless payment, wheelchair service.
- Pros: Reliable for airport and advance bookings, good for special needs, transparent fares.
- Cons: Mixed customer service reviews, issues with app features and credit card removal.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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TAMA TAXI
Community-Driven AppTAMA Taxi started as a community-driven service for Hong Kong locals and now offers a unique, fun approach to ride-hailing. You can order red taxis, New Territories taxis (though wait times can be long), vans, and even motorbikes through the app. For something different, TAMA Taxi also lets you rent bicycles, tricycles, and skateboards - though we haven’t tried those features yet! Booking is available via app, Facebook Messenger, or Telegram, and the service operates 24/7. While the user base is small and the app is basic, TAMA Taxi stands out for its flexibility and playful options.
- Features: Originated for HK locals, bookings via Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and now app, 24/7 operation.
- Pros: Community-driven, flexible booking, responsive to local needs.
- Cons: Small user base, app is basic, not as feature-rich as competitors.
- Download: App Store | Google Play
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