Over 11,000 applicants for new Hong Kong taxi, riding-hailing test

More than 11,000 residents have applied to take the joint examination for taxi and ride-hailing car driver permits, exceeding the Hong Kong government’s expectations, according to the city’s transport minister. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also gave more details on Monday about a separate scheme that would allow mainland yacht owners to sail their vessels into city waters, saying they had achieved a good passing rate in the relevant test. Hong Kong recently passed legislation...