BYD creates new Linghui sub-brand aimed at ride-hailing market
Among other new models disclosed in the filings, Luxeed registered its first multi-purpose van BYD has created a new sub-brand, called Linghui, that will house some re-badged models…
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Tada commits S$1 million to put brakes on high-commission ride-hailing models
The initiative aims to reverse falling driver earnings and rising ride-hail prices Ride-hailing platform Tada is challenging rivals such as Grab and Gojek with a new S$1 million pilot…
Full ride-hailing licences being evaluated for Trans-Cab, Geolah beyond 2025: LTA
With just under two months left on their one-year provisional permits to offer ride-hailing services, Trans-Cab and Geolah’s eligibility for full ride-hailing licences is being evaluated,…
Hong Kong passes law to regulate online ride-hailing platforms
Platforms, vehicles and drivers will all be required to obtain licences, and drivers must pass a designated test Hong Kong lawmakers passed a Bill on Wednesday (Oct 15) to regulate online…
Grab system glitch pushes Singapore ride-hailing fares to S$1,000
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or more, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Aug 20).…
No plans to ‘fully liberalise’ cross-border ride-hailing services: LTA
The Land Transport Authority on Sunday (Aug 3) said it has “no plan to fully liberalise” point-to-point transportation between Singapore and Malaysia via ride-hailing services. This was in…
Hong Kong government proposes first ride-hailing regulation
The Hong Kong government laid out proposals on Tuesday (Jul 15) to regulate ride-hailing platforms, such as Uber, following years of talks and complaints from the city’s licensed taxi…
GM’s Cruise Cars Are Back on the Road in Three US States—But Not for Ride-Hailing
Cruise robotaxis are back on the road… well, kind of. Though General Motors pulled the plug on its self-driving taxi business last year, the automaker has been quietly repurposing a few of…
Indian family mourns fatal Uber crash, raises questions about global ride-hailing safety
On a day typically reserved for celebrating fathers, an Indian family from Noida is grieving the loss of theirs — the result of what they call a preventable tragedy involving a fatigued…
China’s Didi recruits ride-hailing drivers in Hong Kong push
China’s Didi Global is quietly recruiting new drivers in Hong Kong as it looks to grow outside of mainland China. The move sets the Chinese ride-hailing pioneer up for close competition…
Licences issued to ride-hailing and taxi operators ahead of new rules in 2025
THE licensed operators of point-to-point (P2P) transport services were announced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday (Dec 23), ahead of rule updates to the sector that begin in…
Two new ride-hailing operators awarded provisional licences in Singapore
TWO new ride-hail service operators – Geo Lah and Trans-cab Services – will enter the Singapore market in 2025. The news comes as licensed operators of point-to-point (P2P) transport…