Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on Saturday launched “Park & Visit”, a new cross-border service that lets private motorists from the mainland’s nine Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities and Macao drive across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB), park in an automated garage at the Hong Kong Port and continue their trip by public transport. The programme is operated by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and builds on last year’s “Park & Fly” initiative for air travellers. Eligible drivers must pre-book one of 200 daily slots and complete online security vetting. After clearing mainland customs at Zhuhai, motorists enter the restricted Hong Kong Port island, hand over their keys to the robotic parking system and board a dedicated shuttle to the Passenger Clearance Building to process immigration. From there they can ride the MTR or buses to Lantau and urban districts; on departure they reverse the process and drive back across the bridge. The government hopes the seamless park-and-ride model will encourage short-break leisure visits and same-day shopping trips, boosting flagging retail and F&B revenues. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said applications exceeded available slots within hours of the booking site opening on 16 July, with strong demand from Shenzhen and Foshan residents. AAHK is partnering with theme parks and hotels to bundle discounts, while Lantau businesses expect higher weekend footfall. For mobility managers the scheme offers employees in the GBA a flexible alternative to cross-boundary coaches or high-speed rail, potentially shaving door-to-door journey times. Companies should, however, remind staff that mainland insurance policies may not cover Hong Kong traffic incidents and that local road rules – such as left-hand driving and stricter drink-drive limits – apply. The airport authority plans to review usage after three months and may raise the cap if traffic flow allows.
