Hong Kong authorities warn ride-hailing firms about legality as taxi drivers petition


Hong Kong authorities have warned ride-hailing platform operators to ensure their services are legal ahead of a meeting with them, as more than 30 disgruntled taxi drivers demonstrated outside the city government headquarters and petitioned for tougher law enforcement against illegal services.

The Transport and Logistics Bureau issued a statement on Friday morning expressing concerns about illegal platforms and the private car drivers who used them to offer rides without proper permits.

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