Hong Kong would probably crumble as a society without Octopus payments, and the company has yet again proven they’re not just killing the transport game on home turf. Octopus Cards Limited is soon launching an ‘Easy Ride’ platform, allowing users to order and pay for cabs directly within the Octopus app.
The electronic payment platform has partnered with BigBoss Taxi for this new service – the company is part of the new colourful taxis now running on Hong Kong’s roads. BigBoss’ fleet includes options for pure electric eco-friendly cars, hybrid models, six-seater luxury cars, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. For now, there will be approximately 300 taxis on ‘Easy Ride’, but Octopus has plans to expand the service with the four other government-licensed fleets.
With multiple taxi fleets integrated into the Octopus app, passengers will not need to download separate programmes for each taxi brand. Users can also book taxis then settle the journey by paying seamlessly with Octopus cards, Mobile Octopus, or Octopus Wallet.
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