More than <strong>40,000</strong> taxi drivers in Hong Kong have announced their adoption of major electronic payment systems such as <strong>AlipayHK</strong> and <strong>WeChat Pay HK</strong>. This initiative aims to enhance the experience for Chinese visitors during the upcoming <strong>Qingming</strong> holiday.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge faced unprecedented traffic congestion during the first two days of the Easter and Qingming holidays, with waiting times exceeding one hour. Over <strong>192,000</strong> passengers crossed the bridge, raising concerns about the current arrangements' ability to handle the increasing demand.
Fires broke out in Bukit Brown Cemetery in Singapore, believed to be caused by uncontrolled burning of incense sticks or joss paper. Authorities urge adherence to necessary precautions during Qingming celebrations.
Cross-border travel in China is expected to see a notable increase during the Qingming holiday from April 4 to 6, with over <strong>2.3 million</strong> travelers anticipated daily, marking an <strong>11.1%</strong> rise from last year.