Hongkongers rush back to work after typhoon
Hongkongers rushing to get back to work on Monday afternoon found themselves waiting in long queues for public transport, after the observatory downgraded the No.8 typhoon signal just before noon.  The forecaster subsequently dropped all typhoon signals at 4.20pm, saying tropical storm Koinu no longer poses a threat to Hong Kong. Commuters who were waiting at a bus station in Sha Tin said they had been in line for a long time.  “Usually I only need to wait for five to six minutes for my bus to come. But today, I’ve waited for over 15 minutes already. The rain is also very heavy and that’s added to the inconvenience,” one passenger complained.  Another commuter told RTHK that it took her twice as long to go to work.  "Maybe because of the typhoon, the bus frequency is reduced," she said. Those travelling to work via the MTR, meanwhile, said their journeys were generally smooth despite the crowds. "I don't think it took me much longer to go to work. The MTR was OK and it just took me around 30 minutes to go to work," one man said. The Transport and Logistics Bureau said bus and railway services have generally returned to normal on Monday afternoon, but reminded motorists to take heed as there might be fallen trees or minor flooding on some roads._____________________________
Last updated: 2023-10-09 HKT 16:30 