A HK taxi union has called a planned strike against ride-hailing services after the city's leader said "drastic action" would not receive public support.

City leader John Lee earlier urged top taxi union against taking any drastic action and to instead discuss solutions with transport advisory body.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has warned that “drastic action” by taxi drivers would not gain public support, ahead of a deadline for a citywide strike demanding government regulation of unlicensed ride-hailing services.