Hong Kong authorities have received more than 100 permit applications on the first day from mainland Chinese car owners seeking to drive directly into the city’s urban areas after bookings opened under a much-awaited cross-border entry scheme.
The applications came from 1,700 winners of a November 23 ballot conducted by the Guangdong authorities, which drew 2,388 registrations, the Transport Department said on Wednesday.
After initial reviews by mainland authorities, the applications will be transferred to the department for approval.
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Applicants must handle all procedures themselves, including vehicle inspections, electronic contact verification and insurance, and submit valid documents via an online platform.
Approved Guangdong private cars can then cross into Hong Kong at booked time slots via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.
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The scheme, along with its northbound counterpart allowing Hong Kong vehicles to travel to the mainland, promotes Greater Bay Area integration.