Hong Kong’s Taxi Industry Faces Existential Threat as Government Implements Ride-Hailing Permit Cap

The Hong Kong taxi trade is grappling with unprecedented levels of anxiety following Transport Minister Mable Chan’s announcement of a 10,000-vehicle cap for ride-hailing service permits. This regulatory move, intended to address a “long-standing controversy” between traditional taxis and burgeoning online platforms, has ignited fears of a severe economic downturn and potential decimation of a […]

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Hong Kong International Airport Implements Stricter Power Bank Regulations for Departing Passengers

Effective immediately, all passengers departing from Hong Kong International Airport are now subject to new regulations limiting the number of power banks they can carry, a move mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to bolster aviation safety. The Airport Authority announced this significant policy shift on Saturday evening, underscoring the growing international concern […]

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