The Government is working towards finalising a regulatory framework within this year, that aims to ensure car hailing platforms will provide safe and quality car services to the public.

Commissioner for Transport Angela Lee made the remarks at a media session today after meeting representatives from the taxi trade on the regulation of ride hailing platforms.

“We have been communicating closely with the taxi trade all along through the regular liaisons with the Transport Department.

“As transpired at this morning’s meeting with the Transport Advisory Committee’s working group, we had a very good and constructive discussion on the views on how (online car) hailing platforms should be regulated in the future.

“I think we heard quite a lot that most of the trade associations in the taxi industry actually support expressing views through a peaceful means and through established channels.”

Ms Lee added that the working group will also meet representatives of car hailing platforms this afternoon.

“The process, mainly, is for the working group to engage their views on the future regulation of car hailing platforms.

“I think the overall objective is to ensure that the general public will have services of good quality, and they can safeguard their best interests.”