Update on public transport and traffic situation

The Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre of the Transport Department continues monitoring the transport and traffic situation in the territory during the hoisting of typhoon signal no 8.

On land, bus services including KMB, New World and Citybus have been suspended at 11.30 pm while the service of Peak Tramways was suspended at 9 pm.

Meanwhile, apart from Long Win Bus routes S1, S64 and NLB bus route 38 which will be suspended at 12 midnight, all bus routes have already been suspended.

All outlying island and inner harbour ferry services have been suspended.

The services of the MTR, KCR and LRT, Airport Express rail service and Hong Kong Tramways service remain normal.

Members of the public are advised to pay attention to radio and TV announcements to obtain the latest information on road conditions and transport services.

End/Thursday, July 5, 2001