Gov’t to deliver LRT operation regulation next year

When answering questions voiced by Chui Sai Peng, Chui said that a law regarding the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) has already been included in next year’s legislation schedule.

According to Chui Sai On, regulations regarding the LRT operation is planned for delivery to the AL in the middle of 2018, as it will be delivered to legal departments somewhere within the first half of 2018.

Lei Cheng I posed several questions regarding public transportation concerning topics including the proposed bus fare increase and mutual driving license recognition.

“What I heard mainly concerned the elderly and students, but a decision has not been made yet as this is only a consultation period,” said Chui. 

Chui noted that the Transport Bureau (DSAT) subsidizes MOP1 billion per year in bus operation.

Regarding mutual driving license recognition, there are concerns that it will lead towards a deterioration of road safety education, although the Transport Bureau’s feedback indicates that the recognition will not have a huge impact over Macau, as explained by Chui.

Chui also remarked that Macau’s driving licenses are recognized in more than 110 countries and regions around the globe.

Wu Chou Kit strongly suggested for Macau to connect its transportation network to the networks outside of the territory. Wu recommended connecting Macau’s LRT to the mainland’s high-speed railway network. Wu even proposed that Macau should build a high-speed train which is reachable within the city, and should also connect the highway across Guangdong and Guangxi to Macau.

Chui said, regarding the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB), that many aspects of the cross-border transportation between Macau and Hong Kong are underway and that both regions’ governments are already negotiating shuttle bus and taxi lineups from Macau to the Hong Kong airport.

Regarding a railway connection in the long-term, the Macau LRT has been planned to accomodate such facilities at four locations, including the Barra station, one station at the New Urban Zone connecting to the HKZMB and the Hengqin border gate.