Transport

Traffic accidents decline as cross-border vehicle trips surge

Traffic accidents in Macau dropped 6.9% year-on-year in May 2025, with 1,307 incidents resulting in 475 injuries, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC).

From January to May, a total of 6,069 accidents were reported, injuring 2,159 people.

Meanwhile, licensed motor vehicles in Macau reached 252,774 by the end of May, up 0.9% from last year. Cross-border vehicular traffic surged 23.1% year-on-year to 934,175 trips in May, driven by increased light passenger car travel, including a notable rise in Macau single-plate vehicle trips to Hengqin.

However, passenger ferry trips and commercial flights at Macau International Airport declined by 5.2% and 9%, respectively. New motor vehicle registrations fell 8.4% in May to 968, with electric vehicles accounting for 43.8% of new registrations.

Cargo shipments showed mixed trends: land containerized cargo grew 2.1%, while port containerized and air cargo volumes declined. Fixed-line telephone subscribers dropped 6.6%, but mobile phone and internet subscriptions increased by 4.1% and 5%, respectively, signaling continued growth in Macau’s digital connectivity. LV

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