Airport to TST transport
Apr 7, 2018, 5:32 pm
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Airport to TST transport
Hi,
We're a family of 4 (2AD 2CH) with 3 large suitcases. We're staying in TST and would appreciate any advice on transport from the airport. I think the HK taxi's can't fit all our luggage, so we're considering Uber 7 seater, bus or airport express. Is Uber illegal (I can't find a clear answer on this) and what other alternatives are there?
Thanks.
We're a family of 4 (2AD 2CH) with 3 large suitcases. We're staying in TST and would appreciate any advice on transport from the airport. I think the HK taxi's can't fit all our luggage, so we're considering Uber 7 seater, bus or airport express. Is Uber illegal (I can't find a clear answer on this) and what other alternatives are there?
Thanks.
Apr 7, 2018, 7:26 pm
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Hi,
We're a family of 4 (2AD 2CH) with 3 large suitcases. We're staying in TST and would appreciate any advice on transport from the airport. I think the HK taxi's can't fit all our luggage, so we're considering Uber 7 seater, bus or airport express. Is Uber illegal (I can't find a clear answer on this) and what other alternatives are there?
Thanks.
We're a family of 4 (2AD 2CH) with 3 large suitcases. We're staying in TST and would appreciate any advice on transport from the airport. I think the HK taxi's can't fit all our luggage, so we're considering Uber 7 seater, bus or airport express. Is Uber illegal (I can't find a clear answer on this) and what other alternatives are there?
Thanks.
Uber is operating but not legal, XL will get you a minivan.
There are buses to TST.
One can take AEx to Kowloon station and take shuttle bus or taxi to your hotel.
We can give better assistance if you let us know where exactly in TST are you staying and the day, times of your arrival.
Apr 10, 2018, 7:43 am
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uber is "not exactly legal" but so far has nothing to do with passengers (the police only managed to nail uber on having no 3rd party insurance, which uber already did, in a massive pr stunt, with aia.
so now the police is hunting uber down for sth else but thats nothing to do with passengers
so now the police is hunting uber down for sth else but thats nothing to do with passengers
Apr 10, 2018, 10:02 am
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Apr 10, 2018, 11:41 am
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If not familar with HK:
* Taxi all the way
* If IC GS has shuttle service, take it
Otherwise:
* Airport Express + taxi
* Airport Express + free shuttle
* Take A21, get off HK Science Museum, and walk about 400-500m. (not encouraged unless the person is familiar with HK)
* Take the Regal shuttle to Regal TST (not free and I am uncertain if they even offer to non-Regal guests) East and walk 100m.
Apr 10, 2018, 11:47 am
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There are several options:
If not familar with HK:
* Taxi all the way
* If IC GS has shuttle service, take it
Otherwise:
* Airport Express + taxi
* Airport Express + free shuttle
* Take A21, get off HK Science Museum, and walk about 400-500m. (not encouraged unless the person is familiar with HK)
* Take the Regal shuttle to Regal TST (not free and I am uncertain if they even offer to non-Regal guests) East and walk 100m.
If not familar with HK:
* Taxi all the way
* If IC GS has shuttle service, take it
Otherwise:
* Airport Express + taxi
* Airport Express + free shuttle
* Take A21, get off HK Science Museum, and walk about 400-500m. (not encouraged unless the person is familiar with HK)
* Take the Regal shuttle to Regal TST (not free and I am uncertain if they even offer to non-Regal guests) East and walk 100m.
BUT
2 kids and 3 suitcases eliminates many of the options.
Apr 15, 2018, 6:44 am
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Beats trying your chance with Uber and the XL bging large enought for your 6 bags.
At HKIA, they wait outside the doors in the terminal and helps you with you bags. This beats calling for Uber and wheeling stuff out to the waiting area.
I am a convert.
Apr 15, 2018, 8:38 pm
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We used that twice already. Once from Stubbs Rd to HKIA and once from HKIA home.
Beats trying your chance with Uber and the XL bging large enought for your 6 bags.
At HKIA, they wait outside the doors in the terminal and helps you with you bags. This beats calling for Uber and wheeling stuff out to the waiting area.
I am a convert.
Beats trying your chance with Uber and the XL bging large enought for your 6 bags.
At HKIA, they wait outside the doors in the terminal and helps you with you bags. This beats calling for Uber and wheeling stuff out to the waiting area.
I am a convert.
Apr 16, 2018, 3:36 am
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Last time I booked a Tesla, as it was only me but with extra baggage hence why I ordered a car. It was not waiting for me. Had no Whatsapp messages, no phone calls (had been waiting on the apron for the gate to open for 15-20 mins, plus baggage wait, and my phone was on and connected to my HK mobile provider). Checked email for a number to call when I saw an email from Klook saying they couldn't contact me (not true) and that the Telsa wasn't available so they cancelled the car and would refund the cost. Pissed I called them up and told them I wanted a vehicle. The service provider (not Klook) called me and agreed to send a car and told me where to meet it. Never got the Telsa; had the embarrassment of going home in an Alphard instead. I don't know which party cancelled my booking - Klook or service provider. Still I got home in comfort, albeit mildly pissed, and will consider using the service again. Just unlucky that time.
Did not used the Tesla service.
I don't have a problem of feeling embarrassed going home to Stubbs Rd in an Alphard.
As a sea turtle expat I tend to be proactive with "new service providers" .
Apr 16, 2018, 10:03 pm
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(Sorry for the serial posting)
Wanted to add, I've used Klook for multiple options and this was the first time I've had an issue. Customer service was easy to contact and quickly helped me out. I'm very happy to use Klook again - and 100% will be.
OP, please don't be put off by my one-off experience. And DEFINITELY make a note of the service provider's WhatsApp number.
Wanted to add, I've used Klook for multiple options and this was the first time I've had an issue. Customer service was easy to contact and quickly helped me out. I'm very happy to use Klook again - and 100% will be.
OP, please don't be put off by my one-off experience. And DEFINITELY make a note of the service provider's WhatsApp number.