Undercover police officers on Tuesday arrested two people suspected of providing illegal ride-hailing services.

The pair, aged 35 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of illegally carrying passengers for hire and not having third party liability insurance.

Two vehicles were seized in the operation, which saw officers posing as customers.

"According to the Road Traffic Ordinance, no person shall use a car to carry passengers for hire unless a hire car permit is issued," noted inspector Ho Kin-pong, adding that the offence carries a maximum punishment of HK$10,000 or a six-month prison term for a first conviction.

Ho urged people to use legal means of transport.