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Hong Kong ride-hailing quota sparks industry fears of shortages and higher fares

Hong Kong authorities are implementing a quota of 10,000 ride-hailing vehicles, a move expected to meet current demand. However, critics, including ride-hailing company Uber and legislator Mark Chong Ho-fung, argue this cap could result in shortages, increased fares, and public discontent. The taxi industry, represented by the Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association, fears the quota will further disrupt their business and lead to a shrinking taxi market. AI

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Hong Kong ride-hailing quota sparks industry fears of shortages and higher fares

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cannix Yau ·

    Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

    Taxi trade leader Chau Kwok-keung says he has never felt as much fear as he does now after transport minister Mable Chan set a 10,000-vehicle cap for ride-hailing service permits in May, in a bid to resolve what she called a “long-standing controversy” between traditional cabs an…