The Acting Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Liu Chun-san, today (September 1) visited the Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre (ETCC) of the Transport Department (TD) to take a closer look at the traffic and public transport services on the first school day.

     The ETCC has been escalated to the Joint Steering Mode operation, the highest tier, from 6.30am to closely monitor the traffic and transport conditions of various districts, and the overall traffic conditions have mostly been smooth so far. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee, Mr Liu was briefed on the TD's co-ordination and monitoring work in collaboration with the Police and major public transport operators, as well as its preparedness and response in case of inclement weather, with a view to minimising the impact on the public's commute.

     Mr Liu said, "Railway, bus and ferry services remain normal this morning. Special routes serving school areas have resumed service. Cross-boundary students commuting to schools in Hong Kong have also been largely smooth. The road traffic of trunk roads, tunnels, bridges and school areas was busier but has generally been smooth. Public transport services can basically meet passenger demand."

     Ms Lee added that the TD deployed about 100 staff members for on-site monitoring of the traffic conditions at major public transport interchanges, stations, school areas, land boundary control points and tunnels across the territory. They reported the real-time situation to the ETCC for service enhancement and implementation of traffic management measures accordingly where necessary.

     Students are again reminded to familiarise themselves early with public transport routes and their service frequencies to and from their schools to determine the most suitable means of commute. Members of the public are advised to heed the latest traffic news through the TD's website (www.td.gov.hk), the HKeMobility mobile application and radio and television broadcasts.

Ends/Monday, September 1, 2025
Issued at HKT 9:35

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