A recent Uber survey in Hong Kong found 90% of 10,009 passenger respondents consider the proposed 10,000-permit cap "very insufficient." Nearly 75% of 4,569 drivers expressed extreme concern, fearing it will impact their livelihoods.
A survey by Uber in Hong Kong found 90% of 10,009 passengers and 75% of 4,569 drivers consider the proposed 10,000-permit cap "very insufficient" and "extremely concerned" about its impact on livelihoods, as Uber seeks to influence upcoming ride-hailing regulations.
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan has described the initial cap of 10,000 vehicle permits for ride-hailing platforms as a cautious and safe starting point. The government will monitor key operational metrics and adjust the quota accordingly, despite criticism from Uber and calls from lawmakers for more frequent early reviews.
Uber Hong Kong has warned that a proposed cap of up to 15,000 ride-hailing permits could trigger a 70 per cent increase in fares and result in 40 per cent of peak-hour bookings being unsuccessful. In a paper submitted to the legislature ahead of a transport panel special meeting on Tuesday, the ride-hailing giant revealed it currently had more than 30,000 active drivers in the city. The proposed quota of 10,000 to 15,000 permits would slash their workforce by as much as 50 per cent. The platform...
