Does public transport run in T8?
Does public transport run in T8? This signal tends to only last for a day or even less, however everything closes when the signal is hoisted, including all public transport, schools, shops, restaurants, ferries, trains, and flights. A T8 signal is generally issued about once or twice a year, so not too often.
What is the cheapest way to get around Hong Kong?
The best way to get around Hong Kong is the Mass Transit Railway (MTR). Ideally, you'll use a combination of the MTR and your own two feet to get places quickly and cheaply.
Is Uber more expensive than taxi HK?
Usually Uber is more expensive. It's easy to compare fares. The Uber app will tell you their fares; a route search on Google gives you the distances and then an estimate of local taxi fares is a simple calculation.
Is Uber still illegal in Hong Kong?
Although Uber has been operating in Hong Kong for eight years, ride-hailing services are not legal without a hire-car permit and the firm has been under attack by the taxi industry, with 40,000 active drivers for 18,163 licensed cabs.