Leong Sun Iok requests details on ‘driving to mainland’

Leong Sun Iok

Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok asked the government in a written inquiry to release more information on the “driving to mainland” scheme, with particular emphasis on insurance, digitization and timetabling arrangements.

He pointed out that the policy regarding driving to mainland China has been under discussion for more than a year, with Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak recently saying that work on the scheme was nearing its conclusion, although details on the plan have been scarce.

He believes that when the scheme kicks in, the government should have prepared procedures and confirmed the conditions for applications, border-crossing requirements, insurance, and other formalities.

Although he has received information from the government on its progress thus far, he wants to see the government demonstrate greater preparation to facilitate the implementation of the policy.

For example, Leong pointed out that so far he has not seen timetables and particulars on the types of insurance needed for cross-boundary road trips. Previously, he said the government had confirmed that Macau drivers would be able to purchase the two types of insurance policies needed for such travel from Macau insurance companies.

He would like to know whether the government will establish a unified online platform to provide digitized services to facilitate the purchase of insurance and other necessary products and services, and details on the daily quota of motor vehicles eligible for the scheme. AL