Several ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed.Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest in offering ride-hailing services, emphasising that operators were capable of meeting the requirements.“Just one day after our announcement, at least two to three platform operators have expressed an interest in running the ride-hailing services. I hope they can apply soon,” she told a radio programme.
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SAT · 2026-08-29 · 06:27 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0829-107110
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Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: minister
Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, announced that two to three ride-hailing firms have expressed interest in operating under the city's new regulatory framework. This comes just one day after the government opened licence applications, which outline nine specific requirements for operators.
Cannix YauSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-29 · 06:27 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, announced that two to three ride-hailing firms have expressed interest in operating under the city's new regulatory framework. This comes just one day after the government opened licence applications, which outline nine specific requirements for operators. Chan stated on Saturday that these interested companies appear capable of meeting the government's stipulations. She expressed hope that these platform operators will submit their applications promptly. The new regime aims to regulate ride-hailing services within Hong Kong.
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Two to three firms had expressed interest in offering ride-hailing services.
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Several ride-hailing firms have expressed interest in offering services under Hong Kong's new regulatory regime.
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