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.
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Four bids were submitted for each licence up for grabs. The end could be in sight for Macao’s desperate taxi shortage.
Authorities have already promised to add 300 more taxis to the city’s fleet. Demand might see that number grow to 500.
While providing some relief, the measure appears unlikely to solve the chronic shortage of taxis that has both locals and tourists grumbling.
