Transportation Overview

The Hong Kong public transportation network is well established, modernized, fast and convenient. Main transport features including The Mass Transit Railway (MTR), The Kowloo-Canton Railway (KCR), The Light Rail (LR), buses, trams, ferries and taxis are summarized in the following tables for your easy reference.

MTR l KCR l LR l Buses / Minibuses / Maxicabs l Peak Tram / HK Tramway l Ferries l Taxi l Airport Transportation


	Taxis All taxis in Hong Kong are licensed and air-conditioned. A taxi may accommodate 4-5 passengers depended on vehicle models.

Pick-up	There are also taxi stations at train stations, piers, large shopping centres and residential estates. Taxis cannot stop for pick-up at bus stops or wherever a double yellow line is painted next to the kerb.
Service Area:	Taxis of different colours serve different areas: Red - Hong Kong Island & Kowloon; Green-New Territories; Blue-Lantau Island
Fares:	Pay fares as the metre shows, but surcharge will be added for tunnel/bridge toll, large-size luggage & pets, etc. Price list on these charges is displayed inside the taxi.
Remarks:	(1) In Hong Kong taxi fares are relatively inexpensive than other parts of the world especially for short rides. (2) It may be hard to get taxis during rush hours.