Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ‘irreversible’ ride-hailing trend

Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ‘irreversible’ ride-hailing trend

Hong Kong’s leader has rejected a proposal from the taxi industry for the government to repurchase licences that have depreciated in recent years due to competition from online ride-hailing services, saying the documents have always given cabbies exclusive rights. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday that online ride-hailing was an “irreversible trend”,…

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Taxis and ride-hailing services can coexist in Hong Kong, transport chief says

Taxis and ride-hailing services can coexist in Hong Kong, transport chief says

Hong Kong’s taxi trade and ride-hailing services can coexist and survive together, the transport chief has said, pledging to prioritise the public’s travel needs in the coming regulation of online platforms. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan made the reassurance on Saturday, a day after more than 30 disgruntled taxi drivers demonstrated outside government…

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Hong Kong authorities warn ride-hailing firms about legality as taxi drivers petition

Hong Kong authorities warn ride-hailing firms about legality as taxi drivers petition

Hong Kong authorities have warned ride-hailing platform operators to ensure their services are legal ahead of a meeting with them, as more than 30 disgruntled taxi drivers gathered outside the city government headquarters to petition for tougher law enforcement against illegal services. The Transport and Logistics Bureau issued a statement on Friday morning expressing concerns…

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