Ten taxi drivers issued summonses in Tsim Sha Tsui in crackdown on malpractice

In a bid to combat the malpractices of taxi drivers, police conducted an operation in Tsim Sha Tsui and issued 10 court summonses on Saturday night.

Kowloon West Traffic Unit conducted the operation along with the Yau Tsim police district to focus on violations such as overcharging, refusal to hire and failing to display taxi meters, etc.

Officers set up roadblocks in various locations in Tsim Sha Tsui and intercepted 94 taxis with passengers to inquire if they were required to pay additional taxi fares.

If any contraventions are found, the drivers and passengers' information will be noted for further investigation and potentially be used for prosecution.

The police spokesman stated that they will continue to take strict actions against offenses committed by taxi drivers to safeguard the interests of tourists and citizens.

The police urged locals and tourists to jog down the driver's details and route information when they discover taxi driver malpractices and report to the police.