Explores the process of decision making by the government of Hong Kong to the 2003 New Territories taxi tariff reduction scheme. Under this plan, the government first decided to reduce tariffs for all new taxis areas by 20%, and then restored the old tariff levels for one month because of the protests of some taxi operators. Taxi industry in Hong Kong can be considered as a cartel, consisting of three main groups of taxi operators: employer-drivers, owners and drivers of tenant-owners. Each group has its own interests and agendas regarding the tariff structure and rules. Identify operators who support and oppose the scheme tariff concession. "Hide
by Ka-Fu Wong, Richard Wong, Carola Ramon-Berjano Source: University of Hong Kong, 15 pages. Publication Date: January 12, 2005. Prod. #: HKU366-PDF-ENG
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