Booking arrangements for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be enhanced to provide convenience for flexible travel

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     The Transport Department (TD) announced today (August 1) that, to provide convenience to members of the public in travelling under Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles (the Scheme) more flexibly, the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong have after discussion mutually agreed to enhance the booking arrangements for travelling under the Scheme.

     A spokesman for the TD said, "From September 1, 2025 onwards, bookings will not be required for vehicles travelling to Guangdong Province via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) under the Scheme on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except specified dates. Booking is required on specified dates, including Hong Kong or Mainland public holidays and the day before, toll-free days of the HZMB and other dates specified by the authority. Booking is also required on Mondays and Thursdays to Sundays. The Scheme's eligibility, application procedures and balloting remain unchanged."

     The TD will update the website later to set out dates in the coming six months when bookings are not required. Dates in the following month when bookings are not required will be announced on the first calendar day of each month via the Specified Dates Booking System for applicants' reference. Existing arrangements of accepting bookings for specified dates in the following month from the 15th calendar day of each month will also remain unchanged.

     Of note, travellers planning to travel on specified dates are required to complete the reservation before noon on the day before travel via the Specified Dates Booking System, so that they may travel during the reserved time slot. To ensure the Scheme's smooth operations, if any vehicle is found travelling on specified dates without prior reservation, travelling beyond the reserved time slot or absent after booking, the TD will strictly enforce the penalty, including suspension of its booking eligibility for a period of time, revocation of its Closed Road Permit (CRP), or even suspension of the CRP holder's eligibility to re-apply for the Scheme.

     The governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong will continue to monitor the Scheme's operations and maintain close liaison to review and enhance its arrangements in a timely manner. Applicants may refer to the Scheme's thematic website (www.hzmbqfs.gov.hk) for details later.

Ends/Friday, August 1, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:28

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