• Red taxis operate in most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island;
  
• Green taxis serve the rural areas of the New Territories; and
  
• Blue taxis operate on Lantau Island.

All taxis can go to and from the Hong Kong International Airport.

Taxis are easily hailed in the street, although they cannot pick up or drop off passengers in restricted areas marked with double yellow lines. At peak periods, you might opt for a hotel taxi-queue.

• Passengers are required by law to wear a seat-belt when available, whether sitting in the front or rear.
  
• All taxis are regulated and taxi drivers are required to display their Taxi Driver Identity sign on the dashboard.
  
• Taxi fare information is listed on the inside of the taxi.
  
• Refer to the metre for the exact charge.
  
• Always ask for a receipt. This helps you track down lost items or the taxi driver.
  
• If you can’t read the price, the taxi number or the fine print on the receipt, ask for a hand-written version.
  
• When you encounter any problems with the taxi service, such as possible overcharging, take down the  taxi driver’s name and license plate number as shown on the Taxi Driver Identity sign on the cab’s dashboard. See Useful Taxi-related Telephone Numbers below to lodge your complaint.