Over 11,000 sign up for Hong Kong taxi, ride-hailing test, beating expectations

More than 11,000 residents have applied to take a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong, exceeding government expectations, the city’s transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also shared details on Monday about a separate scheme enabling mainland Chinese yachts to enter city waters, noting that candidates taking the required certification exam achieved a strong pass rate. Hong Kong recently passed legislation to regulate local...