“粤车南下”争取年内敲定，有望不设限制区域

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is actively planning the implementation details and timeline for the "Cantonese Cars Southbound" initiative, aiming to announce specifics within this year [1] - Eligible private cars from Guangdong will be able to enter Hong Kong without the need for a regular quota, provided they make prior reservations [1] - The initiative is expected to facilitate smooth traffic flow without the need for designated restricted areas or roads for the Cantonese cars [2] Group 2 - The "Cantonese Cars Southbound" initiative is inspired by the successful implementation of the "Hong Kong Cars Northbound" program, which has seen over 100,000 Hong Kong private cars participate since its launch in July 2023 [2] - The usage of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has reached new highs, with a total of 450,000 vehicle trips in May 2023, averaging about 15,000 trips per day, a 170% increase compared to before the "Hong Kong Cars Northbound" initiative [2] - The Hong Kong government is planning promotional activities and incentives for the "Cantonese Cars Southbound" initiative to attract self-driving tourists from the mainland, which is expected to boost Hong Kong's retail, dining, hotel, and related service industries [2]