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Mable Chan

Mable Chan was appointed Secretary for Transport and Logistics in December 2024, overseeing Hong Kong’s transport and logistics policies. A seasoned civil servant since 1989, she previously served as Commissioner for Transport and Permanent Secretary for Transport and Logistics. Her role involves developing Hong Kong as an international shipping and aviation hub, advancing major railway projects, and implementing cross-border travel schemes. Known for her leadership and proactive approach, she is instrumental in streamlining processes, such as the 2020 taxi driver test initiative, and ensuring timely project delivery to enhance the city’s connectivity and economic development.

A car travelling under the expanded Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme at Ocean Terminal carpark on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo

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Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under new scheme

Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme extended to five additional cities from Saturday, with daily quota of urban trips doubling to 200.

25 Jul 2026 - 8:45PM

Mable Chan

Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under new scheme

Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme extended to five additional cities from Saturday, with daily quota of urban trips doubling to 200.

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Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year

Increase shows success of strategy based on mega-events, tourism minister says, while transport chief also points to more destinations served by airport.

Hong Kong to expand southbound driving scheme across Guangdong as demand surges

Authorities seek to open megabridge entry quota to motorists from all 21 prefecture-level cities after July allotment wildly oversubscribed.

Chinese ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Amap, Didi Chuxing support government’s proposed cap as part of new regulatory regime scheduled to be passed by lawmakers in July.

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges 10-fold expansion of new university town

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, Xia Baolong, wraps up two-day trip following meetings with officials and visits to key projects.

Where will ride-hailing data go? Hong Kong eyes national security compliance

Transport minister Mable Chan says emphasis under coming regulatory framework must be on protecting data safety and national security.

Uber survey finds 90% of passengers deem 10,000-permit cap ‘very insufficient’

Survey of 10,009 passengers and 4,569 drivers highlights strong concern over cap, as firm steps up response to planned regulatory framework.

Hong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits

Transport minister Mable Chan also reiterates 10,000 quota is prudent approach despite pressure from lawmakers for timetable to review cap.

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities

Daily quota for trips to Hong Kong’s urban areas will also be doubled to 200 from July 25.

Ride-hailing cap of 10,000 ‘prudent’ start for Hong Kong, transport chief says

Mable Chan says government will dynamically adjust quota based on operational data, but she stops short of setting time frame for review.

Hong Kong sets ride-hailing permit cap at 10,000 under regulatory push

Applicants who have owned private car for certain period likely to be given priority under new regime.

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Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

Uber says Hong Kong ride-hailing cap ‘unusual’, insists it’s here to stay

Global head of public policy Andrew Byrne says Uber supports government plan to introduce regulations but existing demand should be considered.

Hong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruptions due to Middle East war

Transport chief Mable Chan also reveals about 4,100 flight adjustment applications have been expedited since early March.

‘Several thousand’ ride-hailing licences won’t cover demand, advisory panel says

Transport Advisory Committee chairman says he expects initial level to be ‘somewhere around 10,000’ vehicle licences.

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures

Transport minister counts down to revamped facility’s May 27 launch, saying it will mark a ‘milestone’ that boosts city’s status as aviation hub.

Hong Kong to ban new EVs with only electronic door handles

Move aligns with mainland China’s decision following concerns that concealed door handles, which are usually electronic, pose safety risks.

Aviation authorities report ‘less than 5%’ flight cuts despite Mideast war

Fewer than 5 per cent of Hong Kong flights for May and June have been cancelled, and about 1 per cent in July, despite global fuel crisis.

Hong Kong taxis, minibuses to get 2-month LPG subsidy amid soaring fuel prices

Finance chief Paul Chan says task force monitoring fuel prices has proposed 50 HK cents per litre subsidy for two months, starting in May.

Hong Kong proposes bill for unified regulation of new mass transit projects

Standardised framework would empower authorities to grant franchises, penalise operators and set fare mechanisms to improve service.

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Flying start for low-altitude economy goals as 100 drone projects proposed

Some pilot projects are set to launch in the first half of the year, transport chief Mable Chan says.

Hong Kong to boost direct flights, transfer capacity amid Middle East turmoil

Transport chief Mable Chan says authorities ‘seizing opportunity’ presented by aviation disruption to coordinate with local airlines.

Aspiring taxi drivers taking tests each month up 30% after simplified assessment

‘The average monthly number of candidates has now risen to around 1,800,’ transport chief Mable Chan says.

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to boost efficiency and cut costs

New standards will enable use of a broader selection of advanced construction technologies, materials, equipment and systems for railway projects.

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