Lam Hin San has strongly denied the allegations of wrongdoing, following a complaint lodged by a legislator to the anti-graft commission.
Macao taxi
Each licence allows the holder to run a fleet of 50 taxis, meaning the SAR could soon have 500 desperately needed new cabs on the streets.
Four bids were submitted for each licence up for grabs. The end could be in sight for Macao’s desperate taxi shortage.
The update is the latest initiative to help frustrated residents and travellers with one of the city’s most pressing problems: finding a ride.
Authorities have already promised to add 300 more taxis to the city’s fleet. Demand might see that number grow to 500.
Some analysts say Macao needs at least 1,000 more taxis on the road but industry advocates have come up with an alternative set of calculations.
