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'''Taxicabs of Macau''' are a key part of public [[transport in Macau]]. There are approximately 700 cabs registered in Macau.
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'''Taxicabs of Macau''' are a key part of public [[transport in Macau]]. There are approximately 700 cabs registered in Macau.<ref name="MOT">https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/700-taxis-may-be-insufficient-secretary-admits.html</ref>

==History==
Due to concerns with the lack of sufficient taxis available, it was reported in 2023 that 500 taxis were being made available over the next eight years.<ref name="MOT"/><ref name="MBT">https://www.macaubusiness.com/new-era-old-problems/</ref>


==Types==
==Types==
[[File:MW-20-76(Macau Taxi) 24-12-2018.jpg|thumb|right|Black Cab Macau Taxi.]]
There are two types of taxicabs in Macau, easily recognizable by their color patterns. They are:
There are two types of taxicabs in Macau, easily recognizable by their color patterns. They are:
*Black Cab, probably the oldest in Macau and judged by some to be the most comfortable.
* Black Cab, probably the oldest in Macau and judged by some to be the most comfortable.
* Macau Radio Taxi Service, founded in 2015, focuses on immediate and advanced Taxi reservation through call center, mobile application and official website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://macaotaxi.com/en/%E9%97%9C%E6%96%BC%E6%88%91%E5%80%91/|title=About|website=澳門電召的士服務股份有限公司}}</ref>
*Yellow Cab, known for drivers who drive faster than their counterparts in the black cabs.


==Availability==
==Known companies==
Taxicabs are easily found near the airport, the Hong Kong-Macau ferry terminal, and major gambling venues and hotels in the city though it is rather hard to get one during rush hour on the streets. Radio taxis are available, and there are two hotlines for the black and yellow cabs respectively.


==Cars used==
===Defunct===
* Yellow Cab, founded in 1989,<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.mbtc-mgto.gov.mo/mpg2008_en/download/VangLek.pdf | title=Unknown}}{{Dead link | date=November 2024 | fix-attempted=yes}}</ref> was known for drivers who drive faster than their counterparts in the black cabs. The government sent an ultimatum in 2014 to operator Vang Iek Radio Taxi to change their service to dial hire format or cease legal operation on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/govt-issues-ultimatum-yellow-taxi-company.html|title = Gov't issues "ultimatum" to yellow taxi company| date=31 October 2014 }}</ref>
*[[Toyota Comfort|Toyota Crown Comfort YXS10]]
*[[Toyota Corolla #E120|Toyota Corolla E120]]
*[[Toyota Corona #T140|Toyota Corona CT141]]
*[[Nissan Cedric Y31]]


==Fuel used==
==Fuel used==
About 85% of all taxis in Macau run on LPG, while the remaining 15% run on diesel
About 85% of all taxis in Macau run on LPG, while the remaining 15% run on diesel


==References==
[[Category:Taxicabs by country|Macau]]
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[[Category:Taxis of China|Macau]]
[[Category:Public transport in Macau]]
[[Category:Transport in Macau]]
[[Category:Transport in Macau]]

Latest revision as of 03:27, 25 November 2024

Taxicabs of Macau are a key part of public transport in Macau. There are approximately 700 cabs registered in Macau.[1]

History

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Due to concerns with the lack of sufficient taxis available, it was reported in 2023 that 500 taxis were being made available over the next eight years.[1][2]

Types

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Black Cab Macau Taxi.

There are two types of taxicabs in Macau, easily recognizable by their color patterns. They are:

  • Black Cab, probably the oldest in Macau and judged by some to be the most comfortable.
  • Macau Radio Taxi Service, founded in 2015, focuses on immediate and advanced Taxi reservation through call center, mobile application and official website.[3]

Known companies

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Defunct

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  • Yellow Cab, founded in 1989,[4] was known for drivers who drive faster than their counterparts in the black cabs. The government sent an ultimatum in 2014 to operator Vang Iek Radio Taxi to change their service to dial hire format or cease legal operation on November 6.[5]

Fuel used

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About 85% of all taxis in Macau run on LPG, while the remaining 15% run on diesel

References

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  1. ^ a b https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/700-taxis-may-be-insufficient-secretary-admits.html
  2. ^ https://www.macaubusiness.com/new-era-old-problems/
  3. ^ "About". 澳門電召的士服務股份有限公司.
  4. ^ "Unknown" (PDF).[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Gov't issues "ultimatum" to yellow taxi company". 31 October 2014.