Grabbing a cab can put you on a road to ruin

Hong Kong may have one of the cheapest transport systems of any major, developed-world metropolis, but the temptation of another quick cab ride always beckons - and, added up, it can eat away at your bank account.

You'd take a bus if only you could work out the convoluted routes. Well, now a number of free smartphone applications are here to help. Simply let your phone track your location, type in your destination, and an app will recommend a number of cheap public transit options.

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