How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask

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The debate over the ideal number of ride-hailing permits in Hong Kong has intensified, with local taxi leaders and Uber presenting conflicting views. The Regional Transport Bureau is set to finalize a quota following consultations.

Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, despite transport authorities vowing to consult stakeholders before setting the final figure. They were responding to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s submission to lawmakers of regulatory details for the industry on Monday. It pledged to include the quota in the final gazetted document, pending lawmakers’ approval before their summer recess in mid-July. Platforms Uber, Tada,...