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Lawmaker Michael Tien tells cabbies to consider signing up to Uber Taxi service, says some earn HK$10,000 a month extraBut legal framework needs attention, other legislators say, with one suggesting authorities buy back all taxi licenses in HK$5 billion overhaul
Government reluctant to enter fray as vested interests want to protect financial value of taxi licences, economist says, while others argue pool of passengers big enough to keep both types of drivers earning.