Hong Kong receives eight ride-hailing licence applications before deadline
Business · 30 October 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
Eight companies applied for ride-hailing licences in Hong Kong before the October 30 deadline. Four confirmed their applications publicly: Uber, Tada, Amap, and Didi Chuxing.
Hong Kong introduced a new licensing system after passing a ride-hailing law in October 2025. Under the new rules, platforms, drivers, and vehicles must each hold a separate licence.
To apply, companies must be registered in Hong Kong and have at least HK$50 million in capital. The application fee was HK$16,250. Each licence lasts up to five years, with an annual fee of HK$1.2 million.