Uber shuts down FlyTaxi, second metered cab platform it acquired in Hong Kong

Online ride-hailing giant Uber will close a second Hong Kong metered taxi platform that it acquired by the end of this year, just over six months after it bought out the business.

Uber said on Friday that it would fully integrate the services on FlyTaxi into its own platform by the end of the year, saying it aimed to provide “optimal” support for drivers and users.

“As part of this integration, the stand-alone FlyTaxi app will [be shut down]. Our team is dedicated to guiding every rider and driver through this period to ensure a seamless ongoing service,” an Uber spokesman said.

The US-based ride-hailing giant reassured drivers that the points they had accumulated on the 13-year-old FlyTaxi app and their account balances would be fully refunded while encouraging them to switch to Uber, where they would have access to a larger client base and more earning opportunities.