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Uber to apply for Hong Kong licence by end of October as Macau rides surge

Ride-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end of October, its local general manager has revealed, as the…

By Samantha Johnson / September 8, 2026

Ride-hailing platform Uber will submit its operator’s licence application in Hong Kong by the end of October, its local general manager has revealed, as the city government moves to regulate the service.

The platform also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong residents accounted for the largest share of its users in Macau, months after it relaunched in the gaming hub in February following a nearly decade-long absence.

“We’re putting our best foot forward, making sure we can comply with the government requirements and we have continued communication with [the government],” Estyn Chung, general manager of Uber in Hong Kong, said.

The new regulations require ride-hailing platforms to fulfil nine key requirements, including a proven track record of providing lawful services in cities with populations of more than 7.5 million and handling more than 100,000 daily orders in at least two locations.

A spokeswoman for the United States-based Uber said the company had continued efforts to support drivers, with financial aid for exams and tests, one-on-one consultations and information sessions to ensure service quality during the transition period.

Separately in the Macau market, Uber said it was working with nearly 1,000 metered taxi drivers each month on average, with the number of completed trips in July surging more than five times compared with its launch in February.

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