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At least 4 major operators apply for Hong Kong ride-hailing licences before deadline

South China Morning Post30 October 2026, 09:17 UTCHong Kong

At least four major ride-hailing operators have applied for licences to offer services in Hong Kong under the new regulatory regime ahead of Friday’s deadline, the South China Morning Post can reveal. US-based Uber, Singapore-based Tada, Amap and Didi Chuxing, all of which currently serve the market, confirmed to the SCMP that they had submitted applications. Amap is operated by Alibaba Group Holding, which owns the SCMP. “Drawing on its global operational experience and local track record, Uber...

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