Uber shuts down FlyTaxi, second metered cab platform it acquired in Hong Kong

Online ride-hailing giant Uber will close a second Hong Kong metered taxi platform by the end of this year, just over six months after buying the business. Uber said on Friday that it would fully integrate FlyTaxi’s services into its own platform by the end of the year, stating that it aimed to provide “optimal” support for drivers and users. “As part of this integration, the stand-alone FlyTaxi app will [be shut down]. Our team is dedicated to guiding every rider and driver through this period...