The Hong Kong government gazeted the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Ride-hailing Service) Bill 2025 today (5th), with an aim of introducing a regulatory regime for ride-hailing services to safeguard the public's travel safety.

A spokesperson for the Transport and Logistics Bureau said yesterday (4th) that the current-term government is determined to reform personalized point-to-point transport services.

In addition to actively introducing various measures to enhance taxi services over the past few years, the government proposes to introduce a clear legislative framework to regulate ride-hailing services, demonstrating its resolution to address the long-standing controversy.

In devising the regulatory framework, the government has prioritized public safety and interests, and listened to the views of various stakeholders with a view to achieving the objective of 'people-oriented and safe travel', the spokesperson added.

Its aim is to provide the public with more safe, legally compliant and diverse travel options, while ensuring the healthy and orderly development of the overall point-to-point transport service industry and creating a healthy competitive environment. This will help bring new vitality to the industry and achieve a win-win outcome for all parties.

Moreover, the government also proposes introducing new measures to combat illegal activities of carrying passengers for hire or reward.