July 1, 2026 | Hong Kong–Vehicle Northbound Program Marks 3rd Anniversary: Cumulative Exceeds 5.2 Million Vehicle Trips In and Out; Chan Mei-bao: Continue to Promote the Greater Bay Area One-Hour Living Circle

The "Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles" policy has been implemented for three years. Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, stated on social media that over the past three years, the cumulative number of vehicles entering and exiting through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Zhuhai port has exceeded 5.2 million. Starting from the 25th of this month, the "Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles" policy will add five new mainland cities, and the daily reserved travel quota will increase to 200 vehicles. Chan said both policies actively promote the "one-hour living circle" in the Greater Bay Area, fostering deeper integration and exchanges within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

As the current administration enters its fifth year of governance, Chan reviewed the work of the past four years. She noted that in terms of land transportation, from the "Barrier-free Access for All" initiative to promoting the normalization of autonomous driving, heavy rail and smart green collective transport systems, and actively advancing cross-boundary railway connections with the Northern Metropolis, all projects, regardless of scale, aim to facilitate convenient travel for citizens.

In the aviation sector, the Hong Kong International Airport connects to approximately 220 destinations worldwide. The team continues to expand the service network, especially in regions along the Belt and Road, creating an "Air Silk Road" for the country. Aligning with the national goal of developing new quality productive forces, the Transport and Logistics Bureau is also pushing forward with low-altitude economy planning. A low-altitude economic action plan will be released within this year, opening up a new logistics and transport industry for Hong Kong. In the shipping sector, the Bureau is driving the upgrade and transformation of Hong Kong's port, anchoring on its status as a global maritime hub, accelerating the development of high-value-added maritime services, and linking traditional shipping with modern finance to inject new momentum into the local economy.