Do cart drivers need to apply for Hong Kong and Macao Pass at their own expense?

Yes The inquiry website shows that the money required for handling Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan passes is within 500 yuan, and the parties concerned need to go to the public security organs to handle it. The parties need to pay the endorsement fee, photo fee and courier fee for handling the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Pass. Hong Kong and Macao Pass, commonly known as Two-way Permit, is issued by People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Exit-Entry Administration of the Ministry of Public Security to mainland residents in China for private travel, visiting relatives, doing business, training, employment and studying abroad.