What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip

Hong Kong authorities have finally begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing, months after lawmakers passed the city’s first legal framework for the sector in October.Officials have provided more information on enforcement powers, penalties and licensing arrangements, although the key issue of how many ride-hailing vehicles will ultimately be allowed on the road has yet to be resolved.The South China Morning Post tackles some of the major questions surrounding the proposed regime so far, and how it may affect riders and drivers.1. What exactly is changing under the new framework?Under the proposed system, ride-hailing platforms, drivers and vehicles would all need separate licences or permits to operate legally in Hong Kong.