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16,000 Hong Kong residents seek permits for taxi and ride-hailing car services

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Approximately 16,000 individuals in Hong Kong have registered for an examination required to operate taxis or ride-hailing vehicles. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, stated that the government plans to announce the allocation details for 10,000 ride-hailing vehicle permits next month, following a lottery draw. Chan expressed satisfaction with the high turnout for the joint examination and indicated that considerations are being made to potentially increase the chances of certain dedicated drivers being selected in the lottery. AI

RANK_REASON This is a news item about a local regulatory process for ride-sharing and taxi services, not a core AI development.

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16,000 Hong Kong residents seek permits for taxi and ride-hailing car services

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

    16,000 sign up for exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars in Hong Kong

    About 16,000 Hong Kong residents have signed up for a joint exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars, the transport chief has said. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the allocation arrangement for the 10,000 ride-hail…

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