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Tony West is Kamala Harris’ brother in law. Photos: @meenasdad/Instagram

Who is Tony West, Kamala Harris’ brother-in-law and a senior VP at Uber?

From Stanford – where he met Maya Harris – to Uber and now a ‘close adviser’ to the Harris-Walz campaign, here’s what you need to know about 59-year-old Tony West

Kamala Harris’ brother-in-law Tony West is chief legal officer at Uber but announced in mid August that he’d be taking leave to help Team Harris as a ‘close adviser’ in the election run up

The lawyer first met Kamala Harris’ sister Maya at Stanford University, and is stepfather to her influencer daughter Meena Harris – his Instagram handle is even ‘meenasdad’

28 Aug 2024 - 7:00PM

Dutch regulator hits Uber with huge fine over driver data transfer

27 Aug 2024 - 11:30AMvideocam

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new taxi licensing scheme is old wine in new bottles

11 Aug 2024 - 4:30PM

BYD to supply 100,000 EVs to Uber, fuelling its overseas expansion drive

This is the Shenzhen-based carmaker’s largest supply deal since 2022 and comes in the wake of punitive tariffs imposed by the US and EU to deter Chinese EV exports.

1 Aug 2024 - 2:30PMvideocam

BYD has signed a deal with Uber to supply the ride-hailing platform 100,000 cars. Photo: Reuters

My Take | China faces tough balancing act to embrace tech, while losing traditional jobs

The transition to robotaxi services comes at a time when China is in a race to lead the world in the adoption of autonomous vehicle and artificial intelligence technologies.

23 Jul 2024 - 7:00AMvideocam

Opinion | Uber vs taxis: Hong Kong is stuck in a debate from 10 years ago

The government must start reacting to new trends, such as the challenge of robotaxis and flying cars, or risk Hong Kong falling further behind.

17 Jul 2024 - 4:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong needs separate licensing system for ride-hailing cars: consumer watchdog

Consumer Council’s Gilly Wong says separate system can help pinpoint needs of city’s ride-hailing industry.

15 Jul 2024 - 4:42PM

Hong Kong is currently weighing up regulatory options for ride-hailing services such as Uber. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Rosy view of Hong Kong’s finances won’t prepare people for fee hikes

Stop masking true scale of budget deficits with bond proceeds. Hongkongers are not stupid. They know the government must balance the books.

15 Jul 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong taxis raise flag-fall charge; premium cabs may start this year

HK$2 increase takes initial charge to HK$29 for urban taxis, HK$25.50 for those operating in New Territories and HK$24 for Lantau cabs.

14 Jul 2024 - 9:31PM

Letters | Hong Kong must improve taxi services and let the market have its say

Readers discuss how the taxi industry can flourish, and the suggestion that the number of ride-hailing platforms be capped.

13 Jul 2024 - 2:30PM

A taxi overtakes another near a construction site in Central on May 30. Photo: Sun Yeung

Hong Kong urged to let ride-hailing services fairly compete with taxis

Competition Commission says planned regulations on ride-hailing services should ‘encourage innovation’ and ‘provide strong incentives’.

12 Jul 2024 - 7:26PM

The antitrust watchdog has called on the government to recognise the importance of ride-hailing services. Photo: Jelly Tse

Uber ‘will be out of the game’ in Hong Kong if it can’t meet requirements: minister

‘In the future, if these platforms fail to meet the basic requirements and conditions, they will be out of the game,’ transport secretary says.

12 Jul 2024 - 12:12PM

Editorial | Hong Kong passengers deserve to be given an easier ride

City authorities aim to improve much criticised taxi services and clarify the role of popular ride-hailing concerns such as Uber on road to future.

12 Jul 2024 - 6:15AM

Singapore-based ride-hailing service to enter Uber-dominated Hong Kong market

Tada’s CEO says city’s robust economy and dense population presents an ‘immense potential’ for the firm.

14 Jul 2024 - 4:35PM

Headquartered and founded in 2018 in the city state, Tada is one of the five ride-hailing platforms licensed by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority. Photo: Handout

Letters | 1,300 deaths in haj heat must not be in vain

Readers discuss the urgency of climate resilience in the Middle East, why Hong Kong should leave Uber alone, and cars encroaching on pedestrian space along Island Road.

11 Jul 2024 - 11:30AM

Medics evacuate a pilgrim affected by scorching heat at the base of Mount Arafat during the annual haj on June 15. Saudi Arabia has said more than 1,300 faithful died during the pilgrimage. Photo: AFP

Explainer | What do proposals for ride-hailing services such as Uber mean for Hong Kong commuters?

The Post unpacks the government’s suggestions to impose stiffer penalties to combat illegal ride-hailing services and rely on licensing to regulate platforms.

9 Jul 2024 - 1:32PM

Stiffer penalties proposed to curb Hong Kong’s illegal ride-hailing services

Transport and Logistics Bureau says it will also strengthen local taxi services through launch of premium cab fleets next year.

8 Jul 2024 - 10:32PMvideocam

Hong Kong to require permits for ride-hailing services including Uber

A lawmaker is also urging the government to ramp up supply of such licences to meet passenger demand.

5 Jul 2024 - 9:20PM

Hong Kong is conducting a review of online ride-hailing platforms in an effort to curb illegal services, the Post has learned. Photo: Jelly Tse

Uber, Hong Kong taxis can coexist without adverse effects, says platform’s boss

Uber Hong Kong general manager Estyn Chung says ride-hailing platform and taxi industry are not enemies.

24 Jun 2024 - 7:47PMvideocam

Hong Kong premium taxi scheme may grow, ride-hailing laws coming: minister

Transport chief Lam Sai-hung vows to seek taxi industry input on proposed regulation for ride-hailing platforms to be released next month.

22 Jun 2024 - 4:13PM

Uber vs Hong Kong taxis: where do drivers stand?

21 Jun 2024 - 4:42PM

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Hong Kong’s R&D scientists are making waves. What’s stopping its smart city plans?

No shortage of tech inventors and innovators in the city, but it is hard to commercialise their products.

20 Jun 2024 - 11:42AM

Hong Kong rolled out its smart city blueprint 2.0 in 2020. Illustration: Brian Wang

‘Accept Uber and regulate’: some Hong Kong taxi drivers on app urge new approach

Clash over illegal ride-hailing services has sparked ‘undercover’ operations by some Hong Kong taxi drivers, but other cabbies see opportunities.

9 Jun 2024 - 1:49PMvideocam

Mainland Chinese tourist accuses Hong Kong taxi driver of overcharging by 300%

Visitor from Shenzhen complains on Xiaohongshu about being ‘ripped off’ after paying HK$600 for a trip from Tuen Mun to Hong Kong airport.

8 Jun 2024 - 10:28PM

Opinion | A smart Hong Kong would embrace Uber

Ride-hailing services like Uber offer cleaner, more efficient urban transport which cut the need for car ownership and therefore traffic and pollution. Uber is not the ultimate answer but it is the right step

1 Jun 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Hong Kong cabbies’ anti-Uber operations reflect their anger, union leader says

Public appeal to stop ‘undercover operations’ against Uber drivers does not seem to have quelled anger among cabbies, union principal vice-chairman says.

28 May 2024 - 1:18PMvideocam

Hong Kong taxi drivers have long complained about their business being taken by Uber. Photo: May Tse

Letters | If need be, let the West Kowloon art district cut its opening hours

Readers discuss the solutions to the art precinct’s funding problems, legalising ride-hailing service Uber, and political divisions within the European far-right.

27 May 2024 - 11:30AM

Opinion | Hong Kong must speed up regulation of Uber – and spruce up taxi trade

The public and Hong Kong’s taxi drivers have long had a strained relationship, something that won’t be helped by an impending fare increase. Instead of dragging its feet, the government should clear up any legal grey areas over Uber and better regulate taxi.

27 May 2024 - 10:51AMvideocam

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Founded in 2009, Uber is a taxi-and-car-hailing app which operates in more than 449 cities and 66 countries. While its popularity has helped it grow to a multi-billion dollar valuation, it has faced pushback from authorities and protests from taxi drivers in multiple markets.

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27 August, 2024