Rome: The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has announced the implementation details of the Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme. Under this scheme, eligible and approved private cars from Guangdong will have the option to park at the automated carparks on the artificial island at the Hong Kong Port via the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Following parking, drivers and passengers can transfer to a flight via Hong Kong International Airport or enter and visit Hong Kong using local transportation. Alternatively, vehicles may enter Hong Kong directly via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and proceed to the urban area without a regular quota.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the governments of Guangdong and Hong Kong have agreed that applications for the "Park and Fly" carpark will begin at 9 a.m. on November 1, with operations commencing at midnight on November 15. Entry applications for the urban area will open at 9 a.m. on December 9, allowing approved Guangdong vehicles to enter Hong Kong via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge starting from midnight on December 23.

John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, expressed gratitude for the support from the Chinese central government and the Guangdong provincial government in advancing the Southbound Travel Scheme. This initiative, alongside the Northbound Travel Scheme for Hong Kong Vehicles, aims to boost the integrated development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The HKSAR government is implementing the Southbound Travel Scheme with strategies focused on safety, effective diversion, well-equipped supporting facilities, and streamlined applications. The goal is to benefit Hong Kong residents and society, while sharing the achievements of the Greater Bay Area's integrated development.