New Rules for Ride-Hailing Cars in Hong Kong

May 12, 2026, 11:39
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

The Hong Kong government is making new rules for apps like Uber. Drivers will now need a special license to work.

Main Body

The government wants to limit the number of cars. They think 10,000 cars is a good number. Taxi drivers want fewer cars. Uber wants more cars because many people need rides. Some people think 8,000 cars is better. Other people think 18,000 cars is better. They want to make sure there are enough cars for everyone. Drivers must take a certain number of trips every month. If they do not work, the government will take their license away. The apps must also share their data with the government.

Conclusion

The government will announce the final number of cars in June. The new rules start at the end of the year.

Learning

⚡ The 'More vs. Fewer' Balance

In this story, people disagree about the number of cars. To move from A1 to A2, you need to describe quantities simply.

The Pattern:

  • More (⬆️ Higher number) →\rightarrow Uber wants more cars.
  • Fewer (⬇️ Lower number) →\rightarrow Taxi drivers want fewer cars.

Quick Guide for your speaking: If you want a bigger amount →\rightarrow Use More. If you want a smaller amount →\rightarrow Use Fewer (for things you can count, like cars, apples, or books).

Real-world examples from the text:

  • 18,000 cars →\rightarrow More than 10,000.
  • 8,000 cars →\rightarrow Fewer than 10,000.

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people who run a country or city.
Example:The government announced new rules for ride-hailing cars.
drivers
People who operate a vehicle.
Example:Drivers must take a certain number of trips every month.
license
An official permission to do something.
Example:Drivers need a special license to work.
limit
To set a maximum amount or number.
Example:The government wants to limit the number of cars.
number
A quantity or count of items.
Example:They think 10,000 cars is a good number.
cars
Vehicles that people drive.
Example:The government wants to limit the number of cars.
people
Human beings in general.
Example:Many people need rides.
need
To require something because it is necessary.
Example:Many people need rides.
trips
A journey from one place to another.
Example:Drivers must take a certain number of trips every month.
month
A period of about 30 days.
Example:Drivers must take a certain number of trips every month.
work
To do a job or task.
Example:If they do not work, the government will take their license away.
share
To give part of something to others.
Example:The apps must also share their data with the government.
data
Information that can be used for analysis.
Example:The apps must also share their data with the government.
announce
To make a public statement about something.
Example:The government will announce the final number of cars in June.
year
A period of 12 months.
Example:The new rules start at the end of the year.