DRIVERS wanting to operate their private cars as taxis can apply for the city’s car-hailing service qualifications, starting from yesterday.

The city government launched revised rules on car-hailing services last week, imposing high thresholds on drivers and vehicles seeking to enter the business.

Sixteen offices in the city will take applications. Applicants will receive the results of background checks after 20 working days. Approved applicants will be tested and must register their vehicles for business operations with local authorities.