Transport Department Working Group Takes Smooth Ride in Autonomous Vehicle Trial in Tung Chung

2026-10-10 12:17 Last Updated At：10-11 00:15

TD's Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group visits trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department (TD) today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle (AV) trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout.

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Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle (AV) trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Transport Services and Management, Ms Candy Kwok (centre), and members. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle (AV) trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. The AVs passed through the vicinity of Tung Chung Town Centre safely and returned in an orderly manner. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Transport Services and Management, Ms Candy Kwok (first left), and the pilot proprietor's representative. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle (AV) trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Transport Services and Management, Ms Candy Kwok (centre), and members. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle (AV) trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. The AVs passed through the vicinity of Tung Chung Town Centre safely and returned in an orderly manner. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members of the Autonomous Vehicle Applications Promotion Working Group of the Transport Department today (October 10) visited the autonomous vehicle trial in Tung Chung, North Lantau. They took a ride in autonomous private cars, which ran steadily and smoothly throughout. Photo shows the Deputy Commissioner for Transport/Transport Services and Management, Ms Candy Kwok (first left), and the pilot proprietor's representative. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Members were first briefed by the pilot proprietor on the trial's progress. The North Lantau trial was approved in February 2026 to extend the Airport Island trial routes to Tung Chung and Sunny Bay, commencing a cross-district trial. The number of AVs operating simultaneously was also increased and their operations have been smooth. In end-July, the trial was approved to introduce remote backup operators at the remote control centre to monitor the AVs in tandem with onboard backup operators, with a view to collecting more trial data. The trial has proceeded largely smoothly so far. Members then took the AVs in batches to pass through the vicinity of Tung Chung Town Centre safely and returned in an orderly manner. They were pleased to note the stable, safe and smooth performance of the AVs throughout the journey.

A spokesman for the TD said, "This is the Working Group's first on-site visit to an AV trial. It helps members, comprising autonomous driving researchers, information technology professionals, and other experts and stakeholders, engage in direct exchanges with the pilot proprietor on the latest technological developments and application experiences. The proprietor is encouraged to optimise technologies based on feedback from passengers in test rides, ensuring the secure, reliable and seamless implementation of autonomous driving. This will drive deeper integration of traffic and transport with artificial intelligence technologies, translating into a convenient travel experience genuinely felt by the public."

The TD and the pilot proprietor will brief the Traffic and Transport Committee under the Islands District Council at its meeting on October 13 on proposed public experience events.

CCIDA and FDC Lead Industries to Participate in Busan International Film Festival and Asian Contents & Film Market in Korea

CCIDA and FDC lead industries to participate in Busan International Film Festival and Asian Contents & Film Market in Korea to showcase Hong Kong's new creative momentum

The Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and the Hong Kong Film Development Council (FDC) led Hong Kong's film and creative industriesto participate in the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Korea, promoting the unique appeal and new momentum of Hong Kong's creative industries to the international market, fostering cultural exchanges and expanding diverse global business opportunities.

Sponsored by CCIDA and co-organised by the BIFF and the Asian Film Awards Academy, the "Hong Kong Night" networking reception was held on October 9 (Busan time) and brought together over 750 representatives from the global creative and film communities. The occasion enabled emerging Hong Kong filmmakers and original content intellectual property (IP) rights holders to forge stronger connections with their international counterparts. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries, Miss Drew Lai remarked that CCIDA is dedicated to boosting film productions and grooming talents for various segments of the film industry through various funding schemes under the Film Development Fund (FDF), in addition, CCIDA will set up a dedicated Support Unit for Non-local Film Productions, offering seamless facilitation for overseas crews filming in Hong Kong.

Local filmmakers and their works supported by the FDF also shone at this year's festival. The film "Dead End", a winning project of the Higher Education Institution Group of the 7th First Feature Film Initiative, was selected for the "Vision - Asia" competition section and held its world premiere on October 10 (Busan time). The screening drew over 200 attendees. Director Isabella Lam, alongside actors Maggie Shiu, Hedwig Tam and Lokman Yeung, attended the premiere and engaged with audiences during the post-screening interactive session, receiving an enthusiastic response that reflected the international appeal of Hong Kong films.

Throughout the BIFF, CCIDA representatives also met with various cultural and creative institutions and film festival organisers, including Korea Manhwa Contents Agency, Korean Film Council and Busan Asian Film School, to explore future collaboration and development opportunities.

On the business development front, CCIDA, the FDC and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council set up the Hong Kong Pavilion, building a platform for co-operation to facilitate exchanges among creative talents and explore collaboration opportunities. This year, CCIDA, for the first time, sponsored emerging local original content IP rights holders to participate in the ACFM's "Busan Story Market" to promote IP transactions, financing and cross-sector content development. Sponsored projects included the comic "Disposable Dolly" and animations –– "Tai Lung Fung – Full Throttle Kitchen", "Cirkillation" and "Blacky The Metal Arm Cat". In addition, CCIDA also sponsored the participation of four Hong Kong producers, Trevor Choi, Lau Kok-rui, Kelvin Shum and Whitney Yiu, in the ACFM's "Producer Hub". Emerging filmmaker So Chak-long, whose project was selected for the ACFM's "Asian Project Market", was also sponsored to take part in project pitching activities.

CCIDA will continue to support the development of Hong Kong's film and creative industries and, as outlined in the Chief Executive's 2026 Policy Address, conduct a comprehensive review of the FDF with a view to attracting more private investment and ensuring the sustainable development of the industry.

Transport Department Working Group Takes Smooth Ride in Autonomous Vehicle Trial in Tung Chung

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Transport Department Working Group Takes Smooth Ride in Autonomous Vehicle Trial in Tung Chung

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