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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Helena Vesty

'£100 Ubers, hundreds cramming onto trains, walking six miles home' - Travel chaos during Manchester's busiest weekend

A weekend of major events in Greater Manchester was marred by transport chaos, as public transport passengers were forced to pay inflated taxi prices or even walk hours to get home.

This weekend saw residents and tourists alike pile into the city for as host of huge events. Friday night saw the Parklife weekender kick off with a homecoming gig by The Courteeners at Heaton Park.

Saturday and Sunday followed as the park was packed out once the festival got into full swing. Saturday evening was marked by football madness as Manchester City secured an historic treble with their Champions League final win - while the team’s home at the Etihad was leant out for a performance by pop star The Weeknd, the AO filled with Roger Water fans.

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