Hong Kong unveils post-rebuild transport plan for Lok Ma Chau crossing
Hong Kong's Transport Department details bus, minibus and taxi arrangements for the rebuilt Lok Ma Chau border checkpoint. Seven franchised bus routes, six minibus routes and five 24-hour cross-border minibus services will connect the new port with Hong Kong. Empty taxis must obtain a queue number a
The Hong Kong Transport Department has announced the transport and traffic arrangements for the rebuilt Lok Ma Chau (Huanggang) border checkpoint, which will offer seven franchised bus routes, six public minibus routes and five short-haul cross-border minibus services operating 24 hours a day. Among these, the franchised buses will serve nine MTR stations and four bus interchanges to facilitate transfers.
To improve efficiency, the department has added dedicated public transport lanes from Fanling Highway and San Tin Highway directly to San Sham Road, allowing franchised buses, public minibuses and cross-border minibuses to bypass the San Tin Interchange. A buffer zone near the port building will hold spare vehicles that can be deployed quickly to boost frequency during peak hours.
Empty urban and New Territories taxis, as well as booked fleet taxis, must first obtain a queue number at the buffer zone before proceeding to the public transport interchange taxi stand or the dedicated fleet taxi boarding area. Passengers who have pre-booked a fleet taxi should go to the “Reserved Fleet Taxi Passenger Waiting Area” inside the port building, where they can register their vehicle registration number with a fleet taxi ambassador, who will then dynamically dispatch waiting taxis to the exclusive boarding zone.
Additional traffic signs and road markings have been installed at the public transport interchange and on major connecting roads such as Lok Ma Chau Bridge. Service ambassadors and public transport operators will assist passengers in choosing the appropriate service and boarding in an orderly manner.
A Transport Department spokesman said: “We will closely monitor passenger demand together with public transport operators and strengthen or adjust services as needed. Passengers should refer to operator notices, websites, mobile apps or in-vehicle announcements for route details, stop locations and service hours.” The spokesman added: “During the initial period after the new Lok Ma Chau port opens, nearby traffic may be busier. We urge the public to use other land and railway ports between Shenzhen and Hong Kong as needed, rather than rushing to use the new port. Cross-border travellers should plan their journeys early and allow time to adapt to the new arrangements.”
The department has briefed relevant district council transport committees and local and cross-border transport industry stakeholders on the arrangements. The public can visit the Transport Department's dedicated “Travel to Lok Ma Chau Port” webpage, its website at www.td.gov.hk, the “Hong Kong Journey Planner” mobile app, or follow radio and television traffic updates.
