Over 47,000 cabbies adopt Octopus, card readers ahead of e-payment deadline

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Starting April 1st, taxis must offer at least two electronic payment methods, including one QR code and one non-QR code payment method, to facilitate fare payments for passengers. Some taxi drivers have stated that they have already installed different electronic payment methods as required by law, but are worried about longer waiting times when collecting fares in the future. The Transport Department stated that the taxi industry is ready, and …