TD receives eight applications for ride-hailing service licences with positive response

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (October 30) that the application period for ride-hailing service licences ended at noon today. A total of eight applications were received during the application period, reflecting a positive response from the industry. An assessment committee formed by representatives from the Transport and Logistics Bureau, the Digital Policy Office and the TD will assess the applications received in detail. The assessment will cover ride-hailing vehicle fleet management, booking platform services, service commencement plans, service commitments, customer service, experience in operating ride-hailing platform services, financial capability and capital investment, as well as detailed plans for implementation of due diligence to ensure that vehicle owners and drivers comply with the owner-driver binding requirement, and for encouraging ride-hailing vehicle drivers on their platforms to provide more ride-hailing trips. The assessment committee will make recommendations to the Commissioner for Transport, with a view to announcing a list of qualified platforms within this year. A spokesman for the TD said, "The Government is committed to enhancing persona

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