A combination of Auckland University students starting their first semester alongside school students and weekday workers has ignited the annual nightmare on the city's roads and public transport. March traditionally has 8.5 million passenger trips across the public transport network, 30 per cent more than in February and April. AT metro operations manager Brendon Main also recommended commuters travel outside peak times where possible. "Those that can travel outside the peak times - that could be a good idea." Main said the boost in public transport capacity and services would "go a long way" towards meeting demand.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 05, 2017 17:22 UTC