Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, is pushing for new regulations on ride-hailing services to level the playing field with traditional taxis. The long-overdue rules, expected to drop soon, aim to set clear standards for platforms like Uber while ensuring taxi drivers aren’t pushed out of business. Lee admits it’s a tricky balance but says the city can’t afford to drag its feet any longer.

Editor’s Note: Ride-hailing has been in a legal gray area in Hong Kong for years, leaving drivers and passengers in limbo. This move signals the government’s attempt to modernize outdated transport rules—without leaving taxi drivers high and dry. For commuters, it could mean safer, more reliable options, but the devil’s in the details: will it actually fix the tension between tech disruptors and old-school cabs?