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uberASSIST — ride with an extra helping hand Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of uberASSIST in Hong Kong – a new option designed to provide additional assistance to seniors and members of the community with disabilities. With just a tap of a button, those needing an extra hand can request safe, reliable, and convenient rides at affordable uberX prices. uberASSIST services are provided by top-rated and experienced driver-partners who have been trained in a course delivered by the , , and . Through both theory and practical training, these driver-partners learn the necessary knowledge and safety requirements to help people with different accessibility needs— including how to assist riders into vehicles to accommodating folding wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters. “Accessible transportation is critical to ensuring that those with disabilities and the elderly can be active, independent, fulfilled members of society… we applaud Uber’s efforts to develop an additional, affordable option for these traditionally underserved communities, and we were happy to help thoroughly train the driver-partners on how to best welcome and aid those with accessibility needs.”

Willy Kwong, Centre Head of Silence “Technology and innovation have significantly improved many aspects of life for those with disabilities. With uberASSIST, senior citizens and those with disabilities can more easily participate in and integrate into the society enjoy life to its fullest.” — Shirley Chung, Chief Executive of Community CareAge Foundation HOW TO REQUEST uberASSIST Uber for Business now makes it easy to give your customers a ride We’re excited to expand the Uber for Business platform beyond business travel, to include a world-class customer transportation solution, Uber Central. With Uber Central, organizations of all shapes and sizes can now easily provide on-demand, door-to-door transportation for their customers, clients, and guests. UberEATS: Using technology to build a reliable food delivery experience A little over a year ago, we set out to put a new spin on an old classic–make reliable food delivery available at the tap of a button.

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After the chargeable amount has reached $ 154 1. Additional Charge for Baggage: In general, additional charge for baggage may be levied on: Baby prams are also required to pay the additional charge for baggage according to the above guidelines. Wheelchairs and crutches carried by disabled passengers are free of charge. Taxis are installed with a receipt printing device. Passengers can ask for a machine-printed fare receipt. It is an offence if taxi drivers refuse, without reasonable excuse, to issue receipts to passengers upon request. In case the receipt printing device fails to operate, the taxi driver should issue a hand-written receipt. It is not an offence if a taxi driver cannot give change to HK$500 or HK$1,000 notes. Booking hotline 2760 8771 operates 24/7! Ready to make your reservation! Taking a Diamond Cab Diamond Cab vehicles are Toyota Noah Welcabs, which are specially designed for wheelchair accessibility with a mechanic ramp at the back.

A maximum of two wheelchair users can be accommodated on a single trip with their two carers. The cabs are regulated by the taxi licensing authority, which stipulates that a maximum of five passengers can be transported on a single trip. Diagram of Seating Plan & Cross Section of Diamond Cab Drivers receive training on the proper use of the Electric Ramp Service Hours and Areas Diamond Cab runs 24 hours a day but advance booking is preferred in order for us to best arrange our services. As a pilot operation with five cabs, all routes involving Hong Kong Island and New Territories will have Zone Surcharge because the shift change location is in Kowloon. Booking Hotline: 2760 8771 (24-hour hotline) Point-to-Point Charge: Starting from $115 Our call centre will quote an exact fare after you call in; the fare may include zone charge. Hourly Rental: $300 per hour with minimum booking of one hour. Airport Pick-up: Minimum HK$550 (excluding parking fee and luggage fee)

Once a booking has been confirmed by our Call Center, any subsequent cancellation made within 48 hours before the booking time would incur a $100 cancellation fee. If cancellation is made within 2 hours prior to the booking time, passengers will be responsible for paying the full fare. If cancellation is made within 48 hours for hourly booking over 2 hours, passengers will be responsible for paying the full fare. In case of emergency, passengers must call the booking hotline 2760-8771 to ask for any changes to the booking time if needed. Call Center will decide whether the booking time can be changed, according to the latest situation of cab fleet, especially concerns over whether drivers will be able to safely and punctually pick up passengers. Call Center reserves the right to refuse any changes to bookings. If the booking time needs to be changed and the ride to be finished before 4 pm, Call Center will endeavour to help but no guarantee is made. Any furhter changes will be subject to an administration fee of $100.

If the booking time needs to be changed and the ride to be finished after 4pm, the booking is cancelled immediately and the passenger will be responsible for paying the full fare. The Call Center will then see if a new booking can be made after 4pm. In light of safety concerns, Diamond Cab reserves the right to refuse any wheelchair rider travelling alone on our cabs. To ensure the effective operation of our fleet and to encourage passengers to board on time, drivers reserve a right to demand a minimum waiting fee of $150 if a passenger is late for more than 15 minutes. ** Diamond Cab incurs a higher operational cost compared to conventional LPG-taxis as we run on gasoline and boarding time is longer for wheelchair users. We are privately-funded, not subsidied by the Government or any other public institutes, and drivers join as independent self-employed individuals. In order to continue our service, we must strive to be self-sustainable. When determining our fare , we take into account factors such as prices of similar service providers and the service quality of our fleet.