Hong Kong Taxi and Ride-hailing Combined Written Test 2026 | Application Guide
The current Transport Department test is the 65-question Taxi and Ride-hailing Combined Written Test. This guide explains the two separately passed parts, official study materials, taxi and ride-hailing routes, exemptions and a practical revision plan.
Important 2026 update
Guides that still describe a 20-question taxi paper, a 75-question paper or a three-paper 90-question system are not describing the current examination. This article was checked against Transport Department information on 17 August 2026.
1. The current test from August 2026
From 3 August 2026, new applicants for a full Taxi Driving Licence or a Ride-hailing Vehicle Driving Permit use the same Taxi and Ride-hailing Combined Written Test. The first sittings are scheduled for mid-September 2026. It is not a separate taxi paper and ride-hailing paper, and the three taxi colours do not create three different written tests.
The current syllabus includes passenger-service knowledge for both taxi and ride-hailing work, specified places and routes, the Road Users' Code and traffic signs. Simply shortening an old taxi mock paper does not cover the new system.
Where this page fits
This 10minquiz page is a concise application and study guide. For the detailed syllabus, document checklist and change history, use the TaxiHK current-format guide.
2. 65-question format and separate pass marks
| Part | Questions | Pass requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Taxi and ride-hailing operation | 30: 20 passenger-service knowledge, 9 places, 1 route | 25 out of 30 |
| Part B: Road knowledge | 35: Road Users' Code and traffic signs | 30 out of 35 |
The whole test contains 65 multiple-choice questions and lasts 45 minutes. Both parts must reach their own pass mark. A high Part A score cannot compensate for a failed Part B score, or vice versa. Plan your mocks around two separate accuracy targets rather than one overall percentage.
3. Taxi and ride-hailing application routes
Full Taxi Driving Licence
The combined test is one step in the application. Passing the test is not the same as receiving the licence.
- Check the current eligibility and application form.
- Pass both parts of the combined written test.
- Complete the recognised taxi-driver pre-service course within the applicable validity period.
- Submit the licence application with the documents required by the Transport Department.
Ride-hailing Vehicle Driving Permit
A new applicant generally needs the combined test and the ride-hailing-driver pre-service course within the applicable periods stated by the Transport Department.
Existing taxi-driver exemption: a holder of a valid full Taxi Driving Licence is exempt from both the combined written test and the ride-hailing-driver pre-service course when applying for the permit.
Application windows, fees, forms and course arrangements can change. Check the Transport Department's current application page before paying or submitting documents; do not rely on a fee or waiting-time figure copied from an older guide.
4. Official study materials
- Taxi and Ride-hailing Operation booklet: the main source for Part A passenger service, specified places and routes.
- Road Users' Code: the main road-safety and road-rule source for Part B.
- Traffic sign materials and applicable updates: use the latest Transport Department versions rather than screenshots from old mock papers.
- Current application pages and forms: use these for eligibility, documents, fees and booking arrangements.
TaxiHK maintains a direct-link official-resources checklist. It separates confirmed information from items that have not yet been announced, so you can verify the source before memorising a date or number.
5. A practical three-week study plan
| Stage | What to do | Evidence you are ready |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Read the operation booklet; practise passenger service, ride-hailing rules and safety by topic. | You can explain why each wrong option is wrong. |
| Week 2 | Work through the 255 specified places, 18 specified routes, Road Users' Code and traffic signs. | Weak topics are identifiable from your error log. |
| Week 3 | Sit full 65-question, 45-minute mocks and review Part A and Part B separately. | Both parts repeatedly clear their own pass mark with a buffer. |
Do not memorise answer positions
A useful practice system should shuffle options while preserving answer identity, explain the rule behind the answer and bring mistakes back for review. The aim is recognition of the rule or route, not remembering that the answer was “B” last time.
6. Frequently asked questions
Do taxi and ride-hailing applicants take different papers?
No. New applicants use the same combined written test. Their later licence or permit application routes are different.
Are the three taxi colours three different written tests?
No. Urban, New Territories and Lantau taxis have different operating areas, but the current combined-test structure is one 65-question paper.
Can Part A make up for a low Part B score?
No. You need at least 25/30 in Part A and 30/35 in Part B.
Does an existing taxi driver need to sit the test for ride-hailing work?
A holder of a valid full Taxi Driving Licence is exempt from the combined test and the ride-hailing-driver pre-service course when applying for the ride-hailing driving permit.
Does the app guarantee a pass?
No. Practice and Pro features can improve coverage and make weak areas visible, but no app can guarantee an examination result.
Source boundary: Compiled by the 10minquiz team from Transport Department materials and last verified on 17 August 2026. Where a date, fee, course detail or application arrangement changes, the current official page takes priority.
Transport Department combined-test page · Transport Department ride-hailing page
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