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Transport officials confirm that multiple ride-hailing companies have submitted applications following the government's release of licensing requirements, paving the way for regulated online platforms in the city.
Hong Kong will begin accepting applications for ride-hailing permits in August, with a full regulatory regime expected to be implemented next year. This move aims to formalize and regulate the ride-hailing industry in the city.
Thai authorities have instructed ride-hailing platforms to strictly enforce driver identity verification, warning of service suspension risks following safety concerns and instances of driver identity theft.
Ride-hailing platform operators from mainland China and Southeast Asia are showing interest in entering Hong Kong's market as the city prepares to launch licensed operations.
Following the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Delhi, the accused reportedly cleaned his cab and took a ride, raising questions about the involvement of ride-hailing firms. Police are investigating the accused, who has a prior criminal history, and the companies he worked for.
House Assistant Majority Leader Brian Poe Llamanzares of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan party-list has renewed his call for transport network vehicle service (TNVS) companies in the Philippines to reduce the revenue-sharing commissions they take from their drivers.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is urging motor taxi riders to call 911 if they feel endangered, following recent stabbings involving riders. The PNP also announced plans to collaborate with ride-hailing companies to enhance safety measures for commuters.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned nine ride-hailing companies. They are accused of exceeding the allowed cap on the number of listed drivers or riders.
MANILA, Philippines — Ride-hailing companies have introduced a variety of measures to help their drivers cope with the impact of high fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.