Easter Show App Crash Leaves Families Stranded

0:00It's April 2nd, this is Sydney News Today, local news powered by AI. The Sydney Royal Easter Show kicked off with a major glitch yesterday as the fun pass app crashed, locking out families who prepaid for carnival, rides, thousands of kids missed out on the fun, forcing parents to shell out extra cash or grab physical tickets on site, organizers from the Royal Agricultural Society jumped on it quick, saying the app went down mid-morning and they're hustling to get it back online. They dropped an apology to everyone dealing with the hassle, but no word yet on exactly when it'll be fixed. Attendees vented hard online, with Reddit posts calling the scene, pure chaos long lines, frustrated crowds, and advice flying to skip the app. All together, and use cash for those backup cards. It's hitting wallets right on opening day. This mess drops right before New South Wales school holidays when Premier Chris Minnes is pushing folks to hit the road, despite sky-high fuel prices.

1:00From global tensions, he's ruling out any pandemic style lockdowns or rationing, stressing supplies are holding steady. Some drivers are feeling a small break from the recent fuel tax cut, pumping up tires on bikes or hunting deals, but the show's tech fail has families. He's thinking how to navigate the holiday rush without more headaches.