The Transport & Logistics Bureau has expressed concern over illegal hire car services being provided by online car hailing platforms, and will meet the platforms’ representatives today to reiterate the need for their operations to comply with the law.

Together with the Transport Department, the bureau held a two-hour meeting with the taxi trade yesterday.

In a frank exchange of views, the Government took note of the trade’s views on improving service quality, regulating online car hailing platforms, and combating the illegal carriage of passengers for hire or reward.

After the meeting, the bureau received a petition letter with signatures from the taxi trade. It will carefully review the letter and maintain close communication with the trade.

The bureau is pressing ahead at full speed with a legislative proposal to regulate online car hailing platforms, with a view to ensuring safe and convenient point-to-point services for citizens and tourists.