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Hong Kong caps ride-hailing permits at 10,000

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Hong Kong's transport authorities have established a cap of 10,000 permits for ride-hailing services, a move described as a prudent starting point by the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan. This regulatory framework aims to balance service standards with road capacity and the broader transport ecosystem. The government plans to dynamically adjust the quota based on operational data, such as trip volume and driver activity, and may prioritize applicants who have owned private cars for a certain period. AI

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Hong Kong caps ride-hailing permits at 10,000

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthew Cheng ·

    Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 ‘prudent’ start for Hong Kong, transport minister says

    Hong Kong’s cap of 10,000 vehicle permits for ride-hailing services is a “prudent and safe starting point” and the government will dynamically adjust the quota based on operational data, the city’s transport minister has said. The quota, revealed on Tuesday, prompted lawmakers to…

  2. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Oscar Liu,Cannix Yau ·

    Hong Kong to set ride-hailing permit quota at 10,000 under regulatory push

    Hong Kong authorities have finally set the quota for ride-hailing service permits at 10,000 vehicles as part of their long-winding push to introduce a regulatory regime, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said authorities would submit a consultation paper to the L…

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