Eight companies have applied for licences to provide ride-hailing services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the Transport Department has confirmed.
US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the market, confirmed to the South China Morning Post that they had submitted applications.
Amap is operated by Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the SCMP.
A department spokesman said receiving eight applications ahead of…
Source: www.scmp.com
