Buses should not be blamed for the traffic congestion in Central, legislators were told. Acting Secretary for Transport Kevin Ho Chi-ming said buses constituted about eight per cent of the total traffic volume in Central during the morning and evening peak periods. In terms of occupancy, buses entering and leaving Central carry nearly 40,000 passengers an hour. Buses were generally perceived as a cause of traffic jams because they were 'highly visible and concentrated in the trunk corridors and busy districts', Mr Ho said.
