Ride-sharing apps arrive in Hong Kong to challenge Uber and GoGoVan
Ride-hailing start-ups Ryde and Hopsee have recently launched in Hong Kong with the aim of filling a gap in the city's carsharing market. Whilst car-pooling is a familiar concept the city, until the entrance of these two apps it had not been broadly offered. Hopsee's service aims to connect passengers and drivers travelling in similar directions, while Ryde is more directed at connecting private cars and passengers in real time. It is hoped that the launch of these new apps will reduce congestion on the roads, improve sustainability and relieve the supply of taxis in the city, of which there are only 18,138 to serve the 1 million people requesting their services daily.

Private cars are to blame for Hong Kong’s congested streets, but will ride-sharing apps be able to make a difference? Photo: SCMP Pictures