Hong Kong’s government proposes issuing 10,000 new vehicle permits for drivers who work for online ride-hailing services such as Uber. The plan would add capacity for app-based taxi and private-hire operations under Hong Kong’s licensing framework. Multiple outlets report that the proposal specifies the number of permits at 10,000. One report notes that this figure is less than what industry representatives had hoped for, suggesting stakeholders were seeking a higher allocation. The government’s move is presented as a step toward regulating and expanding ride-hailing services while keeping within existing permit and service rules. The reports do not indicate that the permits have been approved yet, only that the government has put forward the proposal. Further details on timing, eligibility, and how the permits would be allocated are not included in the provided summaries.