Starting April 1, all taxi drivers in Hong Kong will be required to offer at least two electronic payment options, the Transport Department has announced. Drivers must provide one QR code-based method (such as Alipay, WeChat Pay, or BoC Pay) and one non-QR code method (such as Octopus, credit card, or Faster Payment System). Violators could face a maximum fine of HK$5,000 (US$640) and up to six months in priso. At present, most taxis in Hong Kong still operate on a cash-only basis, causing significant inconvenience for passengers, particularly tourists, according to the department.