{
  "id": 4106070,
  "title": "Mable Chan rules out cap on ride-hailing licences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mable-chan-rules-out-cap-on-ride-hailing-licences",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-29T04:28:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1868046-20260829.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced on Saturday that there will be no limit on the number of ride-hailing licenses granted to companies. This came after the Transport Department opened applications for the licenses the previous day. Speaking on Commercial Radio, Chan explained that applicants would be chosen based on their compliance with government requirements and financial stability. She clarified that companies must have a paid-up capital of at least HK$50 million to qualify, which her department estimates will allow them to operate for a minimum of six months. Chan also mentioned that over 9,000 drivers have registered for a new combined written test for taxis and ride-hailing vehicles, with the department planning to begin the exams in mid-September. Regarding the new Huanggang Port, Chan indicated that shuttle buses could be provided for locals and visitors during peak hours on public holidays. She hoped these short-haul shuttle bus routes would facilitate the smooth movement of travelers to destinations like Tuen Mun and Tai Po. Chan assured that multiple drills, including one involving 20,000 participants, were being conducted to enhance the efficiency of these stress tests.",
  "summary": "Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that there would be no cap on the number of ride-hailing licences issued to companies. Her remarks came a day after the Transport Department invited applications for the licence. Speaking on Commercial Radio, Chan said applicants would be selected based on their meeting the government’s requirements and being financially sound. “We…",
  "key_points": [
    "No cap on ride-hailing licenses to be imposed by Mable Chan.",
    "Applicants to be selected based on compliance and financial stability.",
    "Over 9,000 drivers registered for new combined test starting mid-September."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The decision to forgo a cap on ride-hailing licences shifts the focus to stringent qualification criteria, likely favouring financially stable companies with significant capital reserves.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Mable Chan rules out cap on ride-hailing licences",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/mable-chan-rules-out-cap-on-ride-hailing-licences-4106712",
        "published": "2026-08-29T04:28:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}