Four ride-hailing platforms apply for licences before deadline

Didi and AMAP were among those reported to have applied; Didi outlined driver training and safety measures, while AMAP addressed the proposed 10,000-driver limit.

By newsdesk · 30 October 2026, 12:12 HKT

Reporting: Star Headline · Commercial Radio

Four ride-hailing platforms submitted service-licence applications to the Transport Department on the morning of 30 October, Star Headline reported. Applications were due by noon.

Didi and AMAP were among the applicants. Didi said the number of newly registered taxi drivers had risen by more than 35% in the previous three months compared with the three months before that.

Didi said it had introduced support to help drivers meet the new system’s requirements. It would work with eligible training providers to offer discounted pre-employment courses and arrange dedicated training classes. It also said it had set up 24-hour live customer service and a rapid-response mechanism for safety incidents.

AMAP said it would comply with the regulatory system. Asked whether 10,000 driver licences would be too few, it said it was confident it could provide residents with quality travel choices.