The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, visited Guangzhou today (June 30) to attend a meeting of the task force for collaboration on Guangdong-Hong Kong transportation with officials of Guangdong Province. The Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee, also joined the visit.

     During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to promulgate the implementation of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (the Southbound Travel Scheme) and optimise the Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the Northbound Travel Scheme). Ms Chan said, "Since the launch of the Northbound Travel Scheme on July 1, 2023, over 100 000 vehicles have participated in the scheme. The usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) has also recorded new highs, with its two-way vehicular flow reaching a total of 450 000 vehicles in May 2025, i.e. a daily average of about 15 000 vehicles. Holding this meeting on the second anniversary of the innovative Northbound Travel Scheme is indeed very meaningful."

     She continued that Guangdong and Hong Kong have been committed to promoting various cross-boundary transport measures to strengthen greater integration of people in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Over the past two years, the governments of both sides have been enhancing the arrangements for the Northbound Travel Scheme while proactively preparing for the Southbound Travel Scheme, including the use of two automated carparks near the HZMB Hong Kong Port for passengers to transfer flights in Hong Kong or go through immigration clearance to enter Hong Kong, as well as allowing Guangdong vehicles to enter Hong Kong urban areas. Under orderly and controllable circumstances, the Southbound Travel Scheme aims to provide options for tourists from Guangdong Province, meeting the keen expectations of the public on two-way travel and bringing new visitor segments to Hong Kong, which will benefit various industries. Ms Chan also took the opportunity to visit a local vehicle examination centre arranged by the Transport Department to learn about its operation, making good preparations for the Southbound Travel Scheme.

     ​Ms Chan concluded her duty visit to Guangzhou and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon.

Ends/Monday, June 30, 2025
Issued at HKT 16:40

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