Transport chief Mable Chan also says government will not specify number of vehicles platforms should have in ‘dynamic’ industry
The government’s proposal to extend the age limit for ride-hailing vehicles from seven to 12 years will allow most cars currently providing the service to continue operating when the new law takes effect, Hong Kong’s transport minister has explained.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Sunday also said it would be inappropriate to specify the number of vehicles platforms should have due to the dynamic nature of the industry.
Her elaboration followed the government’s submission of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Bill to the Legislative Council last week.
It was adjourned after the second reading and referred to the House Committee for detailed scrutiny, with authorities expecting the platforms to be operational by the fourth quarter of next year.
