news Scmp World 2026-07-09

AI System to Help Hong Kong Taxi Drivers Predict Rider Demand

A new AI-powered system using big data is being developed to help Hong Kong taxi drivers identify streets with high rider demand. The system, a collaboration between Dash and HKUST, aims for up to 90% accuracy in forecasting demand.

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