Reactions were mixed on the first working day after time-varying tolls were introduced at the Tai Lam Tunnel.

Charges have come down by 22 to 80 percent since the government took control of the tunnel on Saturday.

"Of course I will suggest passengers use the Tai Lam Tunnel!" a taxi driver surnamed Leung said on Monday.

Leung said he hopes more people will opt for the tunnel when heading to the airport or Tsuen Wan.

"The Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link is so long and there's always traffic congestion."

A private car driver surnamed Chan also welcomed the new tolls.

"I will use Tai Lam Tunnel more frequently because in the past, the toll fee was 58 dollars. But now it's 18 dollars on Sunday, so I'll use it more frequently," she told RTHK.

"Just like yesterday, I already opted for the Tai Lam tunnel. I wouldn't do so usually, as I would use alternative routes to save money."

But a commuter said the heavier traffic flow at the tunnel caused a delay to the bus she takes.