The following is issued on behalf of the Transport Advisory Committee:

     The Transport Advisory Committee (TAC) was briefed today (May 18) on the proposed regulatory details for ride-hailing services by the Government.  

     With advancements in technology and changing travel patterns, booking and providing personalised point-to-point transport services through online channels have become an international trend. Various sectors of society, including the public, the taxi trade and ride-hailing platform companies, expect the Government to regulate ride-hailing services as soon as possible. This will facilitate the public's diverse travel needs and meanwhile foster a healthy and sustainable competitive environment for the overall personalised point-to-point transport service industry.

     The TAC Chairman, Professor Wong Sze-chun, said, "The TAC welcomes the Government's proposal on the regulatory details for ride-hailing services, which is based on the consensus reached by society last year on three major policy objectives, that is, "people-oriented, complementary coexistence, overall control". The proposal imposes regulation from three aspects, namely platforms, vehicles and drivers, to safeguard passenger safety and rights, and to meet and facilitate the public's travel needs.

     "The TAC suggests that, following the implementation of the regulatory regime, the Government conduct dynamic assessments in light of market developments and actual operational situations, and review in a timely manner whether adjustments to the number of ride-hailing vehicles are warranted. Meanwhile, taxis can continue to maintain their current advantages, coexisting and complementing ride-hailing services, and jointly playing a supporting role in the overall public transport system to meet passengers' needs."

Ends/Monday, May 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 17:20

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