Hong Kong Debates Ride-Hailing Permit Quotas Amid Industry Concerns
Hong Kong transport authorities are consulting stakeholders on a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, with both taxi groups and Uber expressing concerns.
Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, despite transport authorities vowing to consult stakeholders before setting the final figure. They were responding to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s submission to lawmakers of regulatory details for the industry on Monday. It pledged to include the quota in the final gazetted document, pending lawmakers’ approval before their summer recess in mid-July. Platforms Uber, Tada,...