Ride-Hailing Firms in Hong Kong Warned About Legality as Taxi Drivers Rally

Hong Kong taxi trade demands tougher action as gov’t warns ride-hailing services to obey the law

A group of HK taxi owners has petitioned for tougher action against ride-hailing services, as the gov't warns online platform operators to "comply with the law."

Ride-hailing firms in Hong Kong warned about legality as taxi drivers rally

More than 30 disgruntled taxi drivers gather outside government headquarters to call for tougher law enforcement against illegal services.

Indian Tourist Assaulted in Pattaya by Ride-Hailing Rider

Picture courtesy of ที่นี่ พัทยา An Indian tourist was assaulted in the early hours of the morning of 17 May, in Soi Thepprasit 17, Pattaya, Chonburi province. The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation received an emergency call at 01:35, reporting that a foreign tourist had sustained injuries after being physically attacked. Rescue volunteers and officers from Pattaya City Police Station were immediately dispatched to the scene…

Unlicensed e-hailing in Sarawak: CVLB vows action against Capto, MyRide over violations

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, May 16: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak will take firm action against unlicensed e-hailing operators following allegations that platforms such as Capto and MyRide have been conducting business without proper permits and licences in the State. CVLB Sarawak chairman Michael Kong today issued a stern warning, stating that the board views seriously all allegations involving e-hailing operators (EHOs)…