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Hong Kong Sets Ride-Hailing Permit Quota at 10,000 Vehicles
Authorities will submit a consultation paper to the Legislative Council as early as late Tuesday. The quota is intended to balance passenger demand with road capacity before a full rollout later this year.
May 26, 7:48 AM·1m read1 source
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Hong Kong authorities have set the quota for ride-hailing service permits at 10,000 vehicles. A source said the figure is intended to meet public commuting needs while accounting for road carrying capacity. Authorities plan to submit a consultation paper to the Legislative Council as early as late Tuesday. Lawmakers will provide feedback before the proposal is gazetted.
Under the proposed regime, ride-hailing platforms must apply for licences in the third quarter. A full rollout is scheduled for the fourth quarter. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan have both stressed the need for dynamic assessments when setting the quota.
Uber has operated in Hong Kong without formal regulation for more than a decade. During that period, Singapore-based Tada and mainland Chinese operators Didi Chuxing and Amap have entered the market. Amap is operated by Alibaba Group Holding, the owner of the South China Morning Post.
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