Whether ride-sharing in Chongqing in 2024 is considered illegal operation needs to be analyzed from multiple angles. First of all, the definition of illegal operation should be clarified. Illegal operation usually refers to the act of engaging in road passenger transportation without obtaining the operating certificate issued by the transportation department in accordance with the law. In other words, if a vehicle or driver does not obtain the relevant road transport business license, road transport certificate and professional qualification certificate, then the passenger transportation behavior they engage in may be regarded as illegal operation. Next, for ride-sharing, whether it is considered illegal operation depends on the specific circumstances. If the ride-sharing service is completely free, that is, there is no monetary transaction or it is impossible to verify the monetary transaction, then it is usually not considered illegal operation. This is because there is no profit purpose and no harm to society. However, if the ride-sharing service involves monetary transactions, it may be regarded as illegal operation, especially if the corresponding operating certificates are not obtained. In addition, when the administrative department determines whether a ride-sharing service constitutes an illegal operation, in addition to considering whether there is a profit-making behavior, it will also consider the subjective fault of the ride-sharing owner and the social harm of the behavior. If the ride-sharing owner does not have the subjective intention of illegal operation and his behavior does not cause harm to the society, then he will generally not be subject to administrative penalties. In summary, whether ride-sharing in Chongqing in 2024 is considered an illegal operation depends on the specific circumstances. If the ride-sharing service is free of charge and does not involve monetary transactions, it is generally not considered an illegal operation. However, if monetary transactions are involved and the corresponding operating certificates are not obtained, it may be considered an illegal operation. In actual operations, it is recommended that ride-sharing owners and passengers understand and abide by relevant laws and regulations to ensure that their actions are legal and compliant.