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8 ride-hailing firms apply for Hong Kong licenses, including Uber and Didi

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Eight companies have submitted applications for ride-hailing licenses in Hong Kong before the Friday deadline. Among the applicants are established services like Uber, Tada, Amap (operated by Alibaba Group), and Didi Chuxing. The Transport Department confirmed the applications, with the first approvals anticipated in late November or early December. AI

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8 ride-hailing firms apply for Hong Kong licenses, including Uber and Didi

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

    8 companies apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences ahead of deadline

    Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the…

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