Hongkongers’ travel needs key in developing ride-hailing regulations: minister
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Mable Chan, Hong Kong's new transport minister, prioritizes residents' travel needs in developing ride-hailing regulations; acknowledges popularity of ride-hailing services and issues with current taxi licensing system; illegal for private vehicle drivers to accept paid customers without a hire-car permit; previous minister proposed stricter penalties for illegal ride-hailing; Chan aims to establish a regulatory framework by 2025; she has experience from her time as commissioner for transport (Oct 2017 - Jul 2020); Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu reshuffled ministers, firing Lam Sai-hung and Kevin Yeung; Chan emphasizes the need for innovation in the transport sector; mentions interest from mainland operators like Didi Chuxing and Amap; plans to focus on rail projects and international aviation status.
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