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Ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong's 10,000 permit cap

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Ride-hailing companies Amap and Didi Chuxing have expressed support for Hong Kong's plan to cap the number of ride-hailing permits at 10,000. This proposed cap is part of a new regulatory regime intended to balance demand, prevent excessive competition, and reduce traffic congestion. The companies believe this approach considers Hong Kong's specific urban conditions and will contribute to a more stable and orderly ride-hailing market. AI

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Ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong's 10,000 permit cap

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    Mainland ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

    Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a figure the city’s largest American business chamber considers insufficient. In submissions to the Legislative Council on Mond…

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