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Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 โ€˜prudentโ€™ start for Hong Kong, transport minister says

Hong Kongโ€™s cap of 10,000 vehicle permits for ride-hailing services is a โ€œprudent and safe starting pointโ€ and the government will dynamically adjust the quota based on operational data, the cityโ€™s transport minister has said. The quota, revealed on Tuesday, prompted lawmakers to call for frequent reviews in the initial months after the schemeโ€™s launch and swift government intervention if services proved insufficient. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Secretary for Transport and Logistics...