Hong Kong Connection：Two-Wheeler Parking Woes

According to statistics from the Transport Department as of October 2022, there are a total of 74,734 licensed motorcycles in Hong Kong, while there are only about 38,000 motorcycle parking spaces, including 11,520 on-street motorcycle spaces (commonly known as “rib spots”). Hourly rental parking for motorcycles is even rarer. The issue of insufficient motorcycle parking has persisted for years, exacerbated by the serious problem of abandoned motorcycles improperly occupying these “rib spots”. Private motorcycle parking rents in Hong Kong are roughly between several hundred and a thousand dollars, while the government's on-street “rib spots” are free of charge. Many motorcycle drivers openly express their willingness to pay for parking, but the main problem is the lack of spaces. With the development of the food delivery and courier industries, Hong Kong has seen an increasing number of professional motorcycle drivers, and the demand for motorcycle parking spaces is trending upwards. What solutions might there be to the issue of insufficient motorcycle parking?