POLITICSJun 8 · 10:30 UTCSCMP CHINAEdith Lin

Hong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits

Hong Kong authorities will not favor existing ride-hailing platform drivers in vehicle permit allocations due to concerns about illegal activities and execution challenges. Transport minister Mable Chan declined to disclose whether a timeframe is being planned to review the 10,000 permit cap.

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