The Aporia
Chen, L. (2026, September 21). Over 11,000 applicants for new Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368211/over-11000-applicants-new-hong-kong-taxi-riding-hailing-test?utm_source=rss_feed
Chen, Leopold. “Over 11,000 applicants for new Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test.” South China Morning Post, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368211/over-11000-applicants-new-hong-kong-taxi-riding-hailing-test?utm_source=rss_feed.
Chen, Leopold. “Over 11,000 applicants for new Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test.” South China Morning Post, September 21, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3368211/over-11000-applicants-new-hong-kong-taxi-riding-hailing-test?utm_source=rss_feed.
Dated when The Aporia collected the article, usually within hours of publication. Check the original for its exact date and byline.
The Hong Kong government has received an overwhelming response to its new taxi and ride-hailing driver permit application process, with more than 11,000 applicants signing up since it was announced. This number surpasses the city’s transport authorities’ expectations. In addition to this initiative, a separate scheme allowing mainland Chinese yacht owners to sail their vessels into Hong Kong waters has also been approved. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan reported that there has been a good passing rate for the relevant test in this scheme as well. The recent legislation in Hong Kong now caps the number of ride-hailing vehicle permits at 10,000 to regulate the service within the city.