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Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Housing (STH), Ms Eva Cheng, on taxi operation review at a stand-up session this morning (October 22)(English portion):
Reporter: (Legislation on taxi)
STH: I think the TAC (Transport Advisory Committee) is going to have a comprehensive consultation on how to enhance the competitiveness of the taxi trade. I don't think we have a single agenda, that is, to have a sort of discount. That is far from it. They (the TAC) would like to have a lot of views. This afternoon, they will be launching a comprehensive consultation exercise, setting out different options that are available. I don't think there is yet a consensus. I think the TAC hopes to engage the public and the taxi trade to allow them to have as much feedback as possible. We are not thinking of any legislative route at the moment.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript)
Ends/Monday, October 22, 2007
Issued at HKT 12:42
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