LCQ20: Replacement of old public transport and commercial vehicles

Following is a question by Dr the Hon Chan Han-pan and a written reply by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Mr Tse Chin-wan, in the Legislative Council today (October 7): Question: The Government promulgated the Green Transformation Roadmap of Public Buses and Taxis in December 2024 to promote the green transformation of public buses and taxis, including subsidising the taxi trade for the purchase of 3 000 electric taxis (e-taxis). However, as at the end of July this year, only about 1 065 taxis had been granted the subsidies and licensed. The Government indicated in May this year its target to introduce 3 000 e-taxis by the end of 2027. In addition, the Government has also drawn up arrangements for phasing out Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the respective numbers of newly registered electric buses (e-buses), e-taxis and electric public light buses in each year from 2023 to 2025 and this year to date; the current respective numbers and proportions of electric vehicles among various types of vehicles; (2) of the respective numbers of taxis for which the invited taxi owners no longer received subsidy qu

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