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How should Hong Kong regulate Uber and other ride-hailing apps amid taxi fury?


Published on 2025-02-13 20:00:44 - MSN
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  • She also said the government would engage cabbies, who were likely to resist the latest developments. Professor Alejandro Reyes, from the University of Hong Kong's department of politics and public administration, welcomed the government's move to regulate ...

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Hong Kong regarding the regulation of ride-hailing apps like Uber, which have been operating in a legal gray area since their introduction. Traditional taxi drivers are furious over what they perceive as unfair competition, as these apps do not face the same stringent regulations and licensing requirements. The government is under pressure to address this issue, with suggestions ranging from outright bans to creating a new regulatory framework that would allow ride-hailing services to operate legally. Proponents of ride-hailing apps argue for modernization and consumer choice, while taxi drivers demand protection from what they see as an unregulated market. The Transport Department has been studying the issue, but no definitive action has been taken, leaving the future of ride-hailing services in Hong Kong uncertain.

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