Most market stalls in Hong Kong do not accept e-payment. Representative from the local wet market association said e-payment system can give them a 30 percent growth in business. He added that the government should help other stores to digitize payment as well.

Lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun hoped that help can be provided before the government starts issuing e-vouchers. Another member Peter Shiu Ka-fai will also meet relevant departments alongside the stall runners today.

The government launched a subsidy scheme earlier but many hawkers did not apply due to complicated procedures.