Reminder to cross-boundary travellers

The Transport Department today (August 19) reminded cross-boundary travellers that more passengers are expected to use the cross-boundary coach services operating via Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang control points from tomorrow afternoon (August 20) and at the weekend.

During the busy periods passengers, particularly those using popular routes like Mong Kok and Tsuen Wan may have to wait longer for the coach and to queue for boarding. They are asked to be patient and allow more time to travel. Passengers are also advised to plan their journey in advance and consider using other alternative transport services to travel to/from the Mainland to avoid the crowd.

The Transport Department has asked the coach service operators to mobilise additional resources to meet a sudden surge in demand. At the same time, the Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre as well as the Joint Operation Centre at LMC will be activated to monitor the operation and to respond to contingencies.

Ends/Thursday, August 19, 2004