600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme
February 21, 2026 at 05:12 AM
By Harvey Kong
About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday under a new scheme that has so far attracted 3,000 applications, according to the transport minister.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that weekend quotas for such trips had almost been filled on average during the holiday period.
She added that the government would first consolidate the foundation of the scheme before reviewing the current...
About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday under a new scheme that has so far attracted 3,000 applications, according to the transport minister.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that weekend quotas for such trips had almost been filled on average during the holiday period.
She added that the government would first consolidate the foundation of the scheme before reviewing the current...
AdvertisementHong Kong transportHong KongTransport600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new schemeTransport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking tripsReading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPHarvey KongPublished: 1:12pm, 21 Feb 2026About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday under a new scheme that has so far attracted 3,000 applications, according to the transport minister.Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that weekend quotas for such trips had almost been filled on average during the holiday period.She added that the government would first consolidate the foundation of the scheme before reviewing the current quota.AdvertisementLaunched in late December 2025, the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (Entry into Urban Area) scheme allows approved private cars from the neighbouring province to enter Hong Kong directly via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge.Under the scheme, motorists can stay for up to three days, with a daily quota of 100 vehicles.Mable Chan says the scheme is doing well in its initial stage. Photo: Edmond SoChan said the city government had received 3,000 applications for the initiative so far, with 1,700 motorists having already booked trips.AdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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