US EditionHong Kong Lawmakers Pass Bill to Regulate Ride-Hailing Services Like Uber
The bill creates a licensing system for platforms, vehicles, and drivers, ending a decade of legal uncertainty and disputes with taxi drivers, officials said.
- Hong Kong lawmakers passed a bill legalizing ride-hailing services like Uber, after years of operations in legal limbo.
- The new law requires ride-hailing platforms, vehicles, and drivers to be licensed, addressing concerns from the city's taxi industry.
- The first batch of licensed ride-hailing platforms could begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2026, authorities said.
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Hong Kong passes law to regulate online ride-hailing platforms
HONG KONG: Hong Kong lawmakers passed a law on Wednesday (Oct 15) to regulate online ride-hailing services, aiming to resolve years of tension between licensed drivers and digital platforms.The legislation introduces a formal framework for ride-hailing operators in the financial hub, including United States-b
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Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate online ride-hailing services like Uber. The first licensed platforms may start operating in late 2026.
Hong Kong legislators passed a bill on Wednesday to regulate shared transport services, requiring platforms such as Uber, along with its vehicles and drivers, to obtain authorization, after years of opposition by the city's taxi industry.
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