{
  "id": 17004817,
  "title": "Bus-only lanes 'just the ticket to cut Huanggang jams'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/bus-only-lanes-just-the-ticket-to-cut-huanggang-jams",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T04:06:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1875742-20261029.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chairman of Hong Kong's Non-Franchised Public Bus Association, Eddie Choi, believes dedicated bus lanes at the Huanggang checkpoint could significantly alleviate weekend traffic congestion. Authorities announced on Wednesday that public transport priority would be implemented at the crossing between 11pm and 2am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Choi explained that last weekend's surge in late-night outbound passenger flow, driven by visitors attending a concert and Halloween festivities, resulted in traffic congestion due to cars and taxis using the lanes before reaching the control zone. He emphasized that with the extension of dedicated lanes, police presence is necessary to prevent cars or taxis from accessing them, thus avoiding traffic congestion on San Tin Highway. Choi also suggested improvements to the holding area for vehicles waiting to enter the new Huanggang Port. To ensure a smooth journey time for cross-border buses, Choi believes that separating car and bus flows could keep travel times within 40 minutes. Legislative Council transport panel chairman Ben Chan endorsed the government's decision to prioritize public transport during vehicular traffic peaks, stating that it encourages more travelers to use buses. He stated that the Hong Kong government would introduce additional bus lines and facilitate public transport access to the dedicated lanes to prevent congestion. The Transport Department confirmed that public transport operators have prepared sufficient vehicles and personnel to handle the expected travel surge over the weekend, with five cross-border bus routes enhanced for late-night periods on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Special cross-border buses will also operate from Kai Tak to Huanggang and Shenzhen Bay ports after concerts on Friday and Saturday, urging passengers to purchase bus tickets in advance.",
  "summary": "The chairman of the Non-Franchised Public Bus Association of Hong Kong, Eddie Choi, said on Thursday he believed that dedicated transport lanes at Huanggang checkpoint could effectively reduce traffic congestion during peak hours this weekend. Authorities announced on Wednesday that priority would be given to public transport to manage vehicular traffic peaks at the crossing between 11pm and 2am…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dedicated bus lanes at Huanggang checkpoint may reduce weekend traffic.",
    "Authorities announced public transport priority from 11pm to 2am weekly.",
    "Ben Chan supports prioritizing public transport to encourage bus use."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing public transport through dedicated lanes shifts the cross-border travel model toward mass transit to prevent private vehicles from paralyzing key highway arteries during high-demand weekend periods.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}