FLEETS of bright yellow buses will be seen moving from the New Territories to Hong Kong Island today, ready to take over 26 routes from China Motor Bus (CMB).
From 7 am, Citybus drivers in yellow shirts, blue ties and blue trousers will be taking 200 buses from the New Territories to various depots - the first at Ocean Park and Ap Lei Chau.
Citybus' divisional manager (south), Mark Savelli, said two inspectors would direct the movements of the buses through mobile communications to avoid causing any traffic congestion.
Three-hundred drivers, including 40 ex-CMB staff, will start their first shift after sharing roast pork at a ceremony at 4.40 am tomorrow.
The new services will be launched by the No 98, running from Lei Tung in Ap Lei Chau to Aberdeen, at 5 am tomorrow.
Southern District Board members will monitor the situation.