Starting from tomorrow, two trial taxi fleets – Joie and SynCab – can use designated stopping places within the prohibited zones at the Shenzhen Bay Port and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port to pick up passengers on pre-booked trips.

Passengers can book journeys through the fleets’ mobile applications or other online hailing channels, and then board the taxis at the ports’ designated stopping places.

The Transport Department said that besides creating more convenience for users of fleet taxi services, the new measure will enable fleet operators to collect data and passenger feedback, with a view to providing better services when they officially being operating.

At this stage, the two fleets are operating a total of about 300 taxis on a trial basis, and will be issued with a prohibited zone permit by the department.

The taxis will feature an exclusive livery design or marking for easy identification.

The department said it will also open the designated stopping places for use by the three other new fleets in Hong Kong when they start trial operations.