Trasy Lou Yee Man, the general manager of global ride-hailing giant Uber in Macau, said yesterday that the company has been in touch with the government, hoping to a “have constructive dialogue” with it in the near future, while the Transport Bureau (DSAT) emphasised in a statement later in the day that Uber’s service is illegal.
The San Francisco-based company launched its controversial service in Macau in November in 2015. The local government then said that Uber’s service was illegal, warning that Uber drivers would face a 30,000 pataca fine.
Lou made the remarks during a Chinese New Year luncheon for the media at MGM in Nape.
Uber Macau General Manager Trasy Lou Yee Man poses during yesterday’s Chinese New Year media luncheon at MGM in Nape. Photo: Debby Seng
