More than 47,000 Hong Kong taxi drivers are adopting the Octopus app ahead of new electronic payment regulations taking effect on Wednesday, as part of a broader government push to modernize the industry's image and service quality.

More than 47,000 registered Hong Kong taxi drivers have adopted the commercial version of the Octopus app or equipped their cabs with mobile card readers ahead of new electronic payment regulations taking effect on Wednesday, transport authorities have said. The new measures require cab drivers to provide at least two e-payment options, as part of a broader government push to modernise the industry’s image and service quality. The Transport Department on Tuesday said the three dedicated service....