Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement ( CEPA )
Road Passenger Transportation Services
Relevant Mainland Rules and Regulations
Rules and regulations promulgated by the Mainland authorities relating to the implementation of commitments under CEPA :
Establishment of Road Passenger Transportation Enterprises- According to the "Rules on Road Transport of the People's Republic of China (2023 Revision)" (Jul 2023) (in Chinese only), the enterprises applying for the operation of road passenger transportation services shall be able to satisfy the requirements including having vehicles necessary for business operation that have passed the relevant examinations, qualified drivers and an effective safety management system. For details, please refer to the "Administrative Measures on Road Passenger Transport and Terminals (2023 Revision)" (Dec 2023) (in Chinese only).
- For other details, please refer to:
- "Supplementary Provisions on the Administrative Provisions on Foreign-invested Road Transport Services" (Decree of the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Commerce No. 12 - Dec 2003) (in Chinese only)
- "Supplementary Provisions II on the Administrative Provisions on Foreign-invested Road Transport Services" (Circular of the Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Commerce No. 35 - Dec 2004) (in Chinese only)
- "Supplementary Provisions III on the Administrative Provisions on Foreign-invested Road Transport Services" (Circular of the Ministry of Transport No. 8 - Jan 2009) (in Chinese only)
- "National Developing and Reform Commission Answering FAQs regarding the "Industrial Catalogue for Foreign Investment (2017 Revision)" (June 2017) (in Chinese only)
- "Notice on the Regulatory Measures Related to the Abolishment of Two Transport Services Items Subject to Administrative Examination and Approval" (Aug 2018) (in Chinese only)
- "Decision to Repeal the 'Administrative Provisions on Foreign-invested Road Transport Services'" (Order of the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Commerce No. 28 - Nov 2018) (in Chinese only)
Enquiries concerning the application procedures and requirements for the establishment of foreign-invested road passenger transportation enterprises can be directed to :
- The Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China
( Website: http://www.mot.gov.cn/ ) - The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China
( Website: http://www.mofcom.gov.cn )