But Dad was definitely taking up more than his fair share of seat space on that already cramped bus.

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Christchurch, New Zealand : Since it was rocked by a 6.3-magnitude earthquake and endless aftershocks this year, Christchurch has seen its share of visitors who want to view the destruction via bus, walking or Segway tours around the perimeter of affected areas, notes a report in the New Zealand Herald.

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New slip roads, a bus lane, extra train capacity and appeals for commuters to use public transport and to car share were put in place in an attempt to limit congestion.

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