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Market Chatter: Uber to File Hong Kong Ride-Hailing License Application by October

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Uber plans to submit its Hong Kong operator license application by the end of October as the city moves to regulate the industry, the South China Morning Post reported, citing its local general manager.

The ride-hailing app said it is working to meet government requirements and continuing discussions with officials during the regulatory transition, according to the report.

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