Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-19 11:10Core Insights - Alibaba's Gaode has launched the first accessible navigation service covering Hong Kong, marking the expansion of its service to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aimed at assisting disabled individuals and the elderly with travel challenges [1][2] Expansion and Service Details - The accessible navigation service was first piloted in November 2022 in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, and has since expanded to 71 cities nationwide, providing over 300 million accessible route planning services [2] - In Hong Kong, Gaode has tailored its navigation service to local travel scenarios, integrating resources effectively. The service currently includes over 1,000 accessible bus routes and thousands of accessible facility points, covering essential public amenities such as accessible elevators, restrooms, and pathways [2] - The service also encompasses more than 90 key locations, including sports venues, transportation hubs, hotels, and shopping centers [2] Social Impact and Future Plans - The President of the Hong Kong Sports Association and Olympic Committee emphasized that an accessible environment is a hallmark of social civilization, advocating for equal travel rights for all individuals [2] - The Vice President of Alibaba Group and President of Gaode Taxi stated that the company is committed to enhancing the accessibility of travel services in the Greater Bay Area, aiming to create a more inclusive and friendly integrated travel system through technology [2]