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Hong Kong ride-hailing firms express interest in new licenses

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Hong Kong's transport minister, Mable Chan, announced that several ride-hailing companies have shown interest in obtaining operating licenses shortly after applications opened. The government has outlined nine requirements for these licenses, with a deadline of October 30th for applications. Approved operators are expected to be announced by early December, following a briefing session in mid-September. AI

RANK_REASON Government policy change regarding ride-hailing licenses. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Hong Kong ride-hailing firms express interest in new licenses

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

    Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: minister

    Several ride-hailing firms have expressed interest in operating the long-awaited online platforms in Hong Kong, just one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mab…

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