Ho, ho, hold ups: 'It's rare I leave the house on a weekend night - I might not bother again'

Last Saturday night, a group found getting from south Manchester to the city centre a real chore, with travel times stretching to 40 minutes or more, no matter the transport mode. This was part of a busy weekend, with about 1.4 million journeys recorded on November 29-30, the highest since records began in early 2020. Traffic has been chaotic, prompting police support to manage the congestion. Even simple errands have turned into hours of frustration, like a colleague stuck for an hour in Leigh. While the festive season brings joy—like Christmas markets and gigs—it also comes with transportation woes. The city was packed post-concert, reflecting Manchester’s popularity, but transport officials are concerned. Fatigue and scheduling strikes among Metrolink workers could add to the stress. As December progresses, travel is expected to slow even more, with less earnings noted for cabbies compared to previous years. It seems like staying in is becoming the trend over heading out!

Read the full article at Manchester Evening News