Applications are invited for running cross-boundary coach services via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Transport Department announced today.
The quotas are for Guangdong/Hong Kong and Hong Kong/Macau coach services.
The application deadline for eligible operators is September 15.
The Hong Kong and Guangdong governments will issue a quota of 150 bridge permits for Guangdong/Hong Kong coach services.
Applications from operators within the regular quotas of control points at Lok Ma Chau, Man Kam To, Sha Tau Kok and Shenzhen Bay will be accepted to switch to using the bridge. The quota limit for switching is 200.
Applications should be submitted in the name of Guangdong/Hong Kong joint ventures to the Transport Department and the Land & Air Ports Administration Division of the Office of Port Administration of the Guangdong Government.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will issue a quota of 34 bridge permits for Hong Kong/Macau coach services.
Applicants should have experience running local non-franchised bus services or cross-boundary coach services.
Click here to download the application form.