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Hong Kong Ropes in Taxis as Ambulances – Transit Jam

The government said the service would help patients who were still waiting for hospital admission to visit one of seven designated clinics


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The taxis carry a blue sign in Chinese only and can only be used to carry patients. Photo: Transit Jam

 

Hong Kong will launch a taxi service to ferry non-priority Covid-19 patients on Friday, with about 300 cabs taking part, the city-based transport blog Transit Jam reported.

The government said the service would help patients who were still waiting for hospital admission to visit one of seven designated clinics. The taxi ambulances will be free but must be booked ahead.

Read the full report: Transit Jam

 

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George Russell

George Russell is a freelance writer and editor based in Hong Kong who has lived in Asia since 1996. His work has been published in the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, New York Post, Variety, Forbes and the South China Morning Post.