Drivers brace for boost in congestion

BEIJING - Traffic in the capital looks set to get even worse over the next few weeks, authorities have warned.

The city's transport commission has predicted an increase in congestion throughout September, largely due to the start of the new school year and the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday.

"Based on experience, September sees more traffic jams than other months," the commission said in a news release. "This is because people are visiting relatives and friends during the holidays, and parents are driving their children to school."