600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Harvey KongFebruary 21, 2026 at 06:12 AM

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Under a new scheme launched in late December 2025, approximately 600 Guangdong drivers entered Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday. The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (Entry into Urban Area) scheme allows approved private cars from Guangdong to enter Hong Kong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, with stays limited to three days. According to Hong Kong's transport minister, Mable Chan, the scheme has received 3,000 applications, with 1,700 motorists booking trips. Weekend quotas have been nearly filled during the holiday period, and the government plans to consolidate the scheme before considering quota adjustments. The scheme has a daily quota of 100 vehicles.

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Lunar New Year 50% Secretary for Transport and Logistics 60% Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge 70% Mable Chan ×380% Guangdong ×390% Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (Entry into Urban Area) scheme 90% Hong Kong ×4100%

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guangdong drivers 90% hong kong 90% vehicle scheme 80% southbound travel 70% quota 60% urban areas 60% lunar new year 50% applications 50% hong kong–zhuhai–macau bridge 40%