It noted that students should familiarise themselves with the public transport routes to be taken to school and allow more traveling time on the first day, especially if they are attending a new school this term.

The department's Emergency Transport Co-ordination Centre will closely monitor the traffic situation and public transport services, and will maintain close liaison with major public transport operators and relevant government departments.

“Staff will be deployed at various major locations throughout the territory to observe the traffic conditions and provide on-site information…for arranging public transport service enhancements or informing the Police for traffic regulation when necessary," a department spokesman added.