In Hong Kong: Uber operates with limitations — use Local taxis instead.
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Uber has limited availability in Hong Kong. Uber operates in a legal gray area in Hong Kong alongside plentiful metered taxis.
Local taxis is the recommended app to use in Hong Kong.
Uber has exited or been restricted in several markets due to local regulations or competitive sales — for example, it sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab and its China business to Didi, and has faced regulatory bans in a handful of European countries.
Yes — download Local taxis and set up payment before you land, since some apps require a local phone number or work poorly without a data connection right at the airport.