Hongkongers rushing to get back to work after the Observatory lowered the No. 3 this morning found themselves among crowds waiting in line for public transport, extending the typically short morning rush hour period by a few hours. At North Point MTR Station, the platform for the train to the Hong Kong Island line was crowded with commuters. Across the harbor in Tsuen Wan, many began congregating at bus stops and the MTR station, with a few lines forming at bus stations. “The company requires you to return within two hours,” he said, which may have contributed to the shocking scenes of congestion across the city.

Source: The Standard August 25, 2022 20:01 UTC