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Uber Hong Kong warns permit cap could hike fares 70%, cut drivers 50%

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Uber Hong Kong has cautioned that a proposed limit on ride-hailing permits could lead to a 70% surge in fares and a 40% failure rate for peak-hour bookings. The company estimates that such a cap, set between 10,000 and 15,000 permits, would necessitate a 50% reduction in its driver workforce. Uber argues this restriction fails to accommodate rising demand and could create a substantial service deficit. AI

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Uber Hong Kong warns permit cap could hike fares 70%, cut drivers 50%

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    Uber Hong Kong warns proposed permit cap risks triggering 70% rise in fares

    Uber Hong Kong has warned that a proposed cap of up to 15,000 ride-hailing permits could trigger a 70 per cent increase in fares and result in 40 per cent of peak-hour bookings being unsuccessful. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council ahead of a transport panel special …

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