total shutdown of Brisbane\u2019s ferry system affected an estimated 30,000 people.<\/a><\/p>\nThose who chose the rideshare option faced an expensive journey. A trip from Bulimba to Southbank in an UberX was estimated to cost $40.56 at 4.30pm. On Thursday, the same trip was estimated to cost $25.02. <\/p>\n
Tom Webster drove in on his motorbike to watch the fireworks, and it took him an hour and a half to get from Wellington Point to New Farm. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt was horrendous, the traffic was awful,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe lack of ferries and public transport has definitely been negative.\u201d <\/p>\n
Chelsea Clarke and her partner had arrived at Southbank at 8am.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my first year in Brisbane and I really wanted to celebrate and I thought I just had to get the best spot,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cMy partner was less excited because he\u2019s grown up here and he didn\u2019t want to wait around all day.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are a tag team and have been taking turns getting up and walking around,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI probably won\u2019t do it again, but I think to be able to sit this close to the river is worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over at Howard Smith Wharves, Bowen Terrace had been closed to traffic and was filled with a mixture of families, photographers and people relaxing waiting for the event to start.<\/p>\n
Photographers were lined up along the fencing with tripods, some having arrived as early as 7am to secure the best spots overlooking the Story Bridge.<\/p>\n
Symon Brushe was one of those and kept comfortable in his camping chair and a trolly full of drinks and snacks. <\/p>\n
\u201cSince 2012 I\u2019ve been coming to this spot,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou get better coverage of the bridge – I\u2019m pretty happy with the shots this year.\u201d <\/p>\n
Clive Palmers\u2019 yacht could also be seen moored up just to the left of the bridge. <\/p>\n
Terry Moore arrived with his friends just before noon.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy partner lives 500m away, it was quiet here, mainly photographers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my second year doing it – I make a day of it, it\u2019s a social thing, you get to sit, relax, have a couple of drinks and chill with your friends.\u201d <\/p>\n
Inspector Peta Comadira said eventgoers need to play their part while extra police keep them safe. <\/p>\n
\u201cExpect plenty of people, so plan your travels ahead and follow the directions of police and event staff,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re having a few drinks, know your limits, and remember don\u2019t drink and drive. <\/p>\n
\u201cLook out for your mates. Have a great night and get home safely.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Traffic in Brisbane CBD is largely at a standstill as thousands leave Brisbane\u2019s annual Riverfire celebrations, with 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