The official implementation of "Hong Kong Vehicles Heading North" in Hong Kong | Bridge | Hong Kong Vehicles
On July 1st, a local single license plate vehicle was driving on the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge in Hong Kong. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Duo
Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong/Zhuhai, July 1st - Starting from midnight on the 1st, the "Hong Kong Vehicles Heading North" initiative was officially implemented, marking another crucial step in the interconnectivity and integrated development of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area.
"Now you can get to Guangdong with just one step on the gas pedal, it's so convenient!" Mr. Li, the first Hong Kong car owner to "go north", took the flowers from the on-site staff and said excitedly. After learning of the news of "Hong Kong Car Going North", he immediately applied and specially invited a few friends to experience it on the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, preparing to visit the Zhuhai Space Center in Jinwan.
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On July 1st, a local single license plate vehicle was driving on the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge in Hong Kong. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Duo
It is understood that the first batch of eligible Hong Kong motor vehicle owners can drive through the Zhuhai Highway Port of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge into Guangdong Province after making an appointment for customs clearance in Hong Kong and obtaining approval, enjoying the convenience of travel in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area. According to the Transport Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, as of June 29th, approximately 440 applicants have completed all application procedures and have been issued relevant permits. Among them, 130 applicants have chosen to make an appointment for "going north" on July 1st.
The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Li Jiachao, stated on the 1st that "Hong Kong cars heading north" allow Hong Kong citizens to easily drive to the mainland for tourism, business, family visits, etc., and can also bring people closer together.
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On the morning of the same day, Hong Kong held the launch ceremony of "Hong Kong Vehicles Going North". During his speech, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Carrie Lam, said that "Hong Kong vehicles heading north" is an important initiative for the integration of the Greater Bay Area and has been very popular since its launch. As of late June, the Transport Department has received over 4000 applications. He said that the SAR government has always adhered to the principle of making good use of and managing the bridge, and is committed to increasing the regular quota of vehicles from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Hong Kong and Macao that can use the bridge.
On July 1st, a local single license plate vehicle was driving on the Hong Kong section of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge in Hong Kong. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Duo
As a necessary passage for "Hong Kong vehicles heading north", the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Hong Kong and Zhuhai ports have made sufficient preparations for the opening of "Hong Kong vehicles heading north". Fang Zhibo, Director of the Border Inspection Department of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station, introduced that previously, the border inspection station has improved the efficiency of port vehicle traffic by nearly 30% through measures such as optimizing driver vehicle registration, upgrading the "one-stop" inspection system, and improving the vehicle inspection and guidance mode.
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As of 10:00 on the 1st, more than 40 "Hong Kong vehicles" have traveled north through the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge. With the increasing number of qualified "Hong Kong vehicle" owners, the Zhuhai Border Inspection Station predicts that the number of "Hong Kong vehicle northbound" customs clearance will continue to grow rapidly.