The popular northbound cross-border scheme allowing Hong Kong vehicles to travel to Guangdong province has been extended by five years, mainland authorities have announced, as the initial three-year implementation period is set to expire. Under the “Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles” scheme, eligible private car owners in Hong Kong can drive into Guangdong via…
More than 700 mainland Chinese drivers have applied to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under a new scheme starting next Tuesday, with transport authorities saying the number has aligned with expectations. The Transport Department also said on Thursday that it did not expect that the scheme would worsen the city’s traffic conditions or prompt road…
Nearly 2,400 mainland Chinese drivers have applied for 1,700 quotas under a much-awaited special scheme that allows them to drive their cars directly into downtown Hong Kong, according to Guangdong authorities. The Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department said on Sunday that a total of 2,388 drivers had submitted applications earlier this month for the first…