Public transport operators reminded to provide adequate services on first school day

Students are reminded to attend school early on the first day (Sept 1) as traffic is expected to be busier than usual. The Transport Department also requests major public transport operators to provide sufficient services to meet the transport demand on the same day.  

"The Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre will closely monitor the traffic situation and public transport services on September 1," a department spokesperson said.   

He added that staff would be deployed at major locations throughout the territory to provide on-site information to the ETCC for arranging public transport service enhancement.  

Motorists are also advised not to drive to the school areas if possible.  

"Students, especially those attending a new school, should familiarize themselves with the public transport routes to be taken to school and allow adequate traveling time on the first school day," the spokesperson added.