Hong Kong cabbies urge government to act against Uber
Hong Kong transport officials came under huge scrutiny on Tuesday for failing to tackle ride-hailing app services after declaring at a council meeting that the mobile apps seriously hurt their businesses. The undersecretary for Transport and Housing however said the government is taking legal action against drivers who are using the apps.&nbsp;
The private cars mostly offer cheaper fares than taxis but have not obtained a hire car permit and are not insured, the taxi drivers and owners groups said.