A mainland Chinese visitor has been remanded in custody pending his trial in Hong Kong for allegedly offering ride-hailing services without a hire car permit.
The defendant, who entered Hong Kong last Friday with a two-way permit, allegedly used the online mapping service Amap to offer paid rides.
A 55-year-old local man was also arrested in the operation and has been released on bail without charge.
Ye was not required to enter a plea on charges of breaching his condition of stay, driving a motor vehicle for the carriage of passengers for hire or reward, and using a vehicle without third party insurance, as prosecutors had asked for more time to investigate.
The defendant was remanded in custody after failing to secure bail before the next hearing on August 5.
