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16,000 sign up for exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars in Hong Kong
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16,000 sign up for exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars in Hong Kong

Transport chief Mable Chan says permit allocation rules will be announced in November, with lottery preference considered for early applicants.

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Around 16,000 Hong Kong residents have registered for a joint examination for taxi and ride-hailing drivers, with the government considering higher lottery odds for committed applicants as 10,000 vehicle permits approach a November allocation announcement.

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The Hong Kong government is introducing a permit system for ride-hailing vehicles alongside joint examinations for drivers.

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About 16,000 Hong Kong residents have signed up for a joint exam to drive taxis or ride-hailing cars, the transport chief has said.

Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said the allocation arrangement for the 10,000 ride-hailing vehicle permits would be announced in November, with the government considering increasing the odds for certain drivers in the lottery draw.

“We are pleased to see the enthusiastic response to the joint examination. We’ve been considering how to make the best use of the quota of 10,000 permits to ensure they can be given to those who are genuinely dedicated and capable of providing ride-hailing services,” she said.

“Making early preparations, such as signing up for or completing the examination, reflects their genuine commitment to taking part early in providing point-to-point services … We hope that within the lottery system, these individuals can be given higher odds of being selected.”

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  • Allocation arrangement for the 10,000 ride-hailing vehicle permits announced in November

    Very likely · Within weeks

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  • What specific criteria will determine higher lottery odds?
  • How will the remaining permits be distributed?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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