As the first bank holiday weekend of May approaches, more than 16 million drivers are gearing up to hit the roads, setting the stage for what experts predict could be a weekend of traffic ‘May’hem. Research conducted by the RAC in collaboration with transport analytics specialists, INRIX, indicates that travel volumes are set to soar well above pre-COVID levels.
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According to the study, the surge in getaway traffic is anticipated to commence on Friday, May 3rd, with numbers peaking on Saturday, May 4th, as an estimated 3.3 million journeys are projected. Sunday, May 5th, and Monday, May 6th, are expected to see a further 2.3 million and 2.6 million trips respectively, with an additional 5.6 million drivers contemplating travel throughout the weekend.
