Chinese, Southeast Asian ride-hailing firms eye Hong Kong amid licensing roll-out

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Chinese and Southeast Asian ride-hailing firms are showing interest in entering Hong Kong's market ahead of licensing roll-out. Over 7,500 people have applied for a combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test, signaling positive market reception.

More ride-hailing platform operators from mainland China and Southeast Asia have approached the Hong Kong government about entering the city’s market ahead of the launch of licensed operations, the transport minister has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Sunday that more than 7,500 people applied for the new combined taxi and ride-hailing vehicle written test, calling the number a “very good and positive” sign. “We hope there will be more competition and...