have had a better understanding of the situation?
And,
12
furthermore, can an assurance be given that this problem of
peak period during these summer months can be addressed
in depth for a more long-term and effective solution?
SECRETARY FOR TRANSPORT: Yes, Sir, there have been very
detailed discussions before this was implemented.
Actually,
the MTRC did expect the passengers to use the MTR rather
modes of
than other/transport, for very clear reasons: they want
them to go earlier and use the MTR only and not other modes of
transport. And there is, as I said earlier, adequate
capacity to copy with such volume before the morning
rush hour. However, the matter has been discussed by
the Transport Advisory Committee recently and the
Committee
did
make
the
suggestion
wide
to reassure the public that there is a
range
of
in fact,
demand
transport services to meet demand, although,
be met even under existing
can
arrangements.
As regards the details of meeting with the overcrowding,
we have, in fact, over the last 12 months introduced two
new
routes
other
and four routes have their
frequencies
and capacity increased. And from 1 June one new cross-harbour
route will be introduced from Kwun Tong to Central. In
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