Traffic conditions were mostly smooth and public transport services were generally adequate to meet demand this morning on the first school day today (Sept. 4), the Transport Department (TD) said.
The TD's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre (ETCC) has been closely monitoring the traffic situation and public transport services since 6.30 a.m. today. Staff were deployed to monitor the traffic and transport situation on-site at various major public transport interchanges and school areas to provide the latest information to the ETCC for arranging public transport service enhancements or informing the Police regarding traffic direction when necessary.
As in previous years, the overall road traffic, including the traffic at major trunk roads and cross-harbor tunnels and the traffic in school areas, was busier than usual on the first school day. However, the traffic at major trunk roads and cross-harbor tunnels was generally smooth. For public transport services, MTR and bus services continued as normal.
"Students are reminded to familiarise themselves with the public transport routes to be taken to school as early as possible to determine the most suitable travel patterns," a TD spokesman said.
The TD will continue to closely monitor the traffic situation and public transport services, and maintain close liaison with major public transport operators and relevant government departments.
The spokesman reminded students to allow adequate time for travel and pay attention to road safety. Those who need to take ferries are advised to check in advance the ferry schedules, the vessel types to be used and the journey times on their intended ferry trips.
The road traffic, especially that on major trunk roads and in cross-harbor tunnels, is likely to become busier. Passenger demand for public transport services will also increase. Members of the public are advised to allow more time for their trips during the morning peak hours.
Members of the public can obtain the latest traffic and transport arrangements from radio, television or the TD's mobile application "HKeMobility" before leaving home.
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