Hong Kong's taxi industry is facing a significant downturn, with fears that up to 10% of taxi owners could default on their vehicle mortgages. This crisis is driven by a sharp decline in taxi license values, which have fallen from a peak of over HK$7.6 million to around HK$2.6 million. The situation is exacerbated by the government's decision to issue 10,000 permits for ride-hailing services, intensifying competition and potentially leading to widespread vehicle repossessions. AI
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