The Commissioner for Transport, Miss Winnie Tse, today (June 29) chaired the second meeting of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group, bringing together experts, industry stakeholders and interdepartmental representatives to continue advancing the transition of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology from the research and development testing phase to actual operation.
 
     At the meeting, members were first briefed on the progress of trials approved with an AV pilot licence so far, and examined the necessary support and co-ordination efforts for each project. Members were also introduced by a pilot proprietor to the road tests and operation of a remote control centre prior to driverless operation.
 
     In addition, the Working Group discussed the special study on "how to promote AV development and popularisation"; explored opportunities for autonomous driving development in the Northern Metropolis, and members provided views on introducing different scenarios for autonomous driving trials and applications. The meeting also followed up on directions for enhancing the Code of Practice for Trial and Pilot Use of Autonomous Vehicles, and discussed public education activities to promote autonomous driving in the community.
 
     Miss Tse said, "The Government will continue to adopt a multipronged approach through policy support, regulatory backing and financial subsidy. Drawing on the local, Mainland and overseas practical experiences of AVs, we will adhere to the principles of ensuring safety, facilitating the industry, optimising technologies and managing risks. We will promote and scale up the safe driverless development of AVs in a proactive and orderly manner towards commercial operation, further integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence into public transport."
 
     The Working Group will monitor the progress of various AV trials, oversee the trial and application of AV or vehicle-to-everything (V2X) initiatives, and strengthen publicity and public education to enhance public understanding of autonomous driving. A sub-committee has been set up under the Working Group to provide technical support on AV and V2X projects.

Ends/Monday, June 29, 2026
Issued at HKT 18:33

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