Wellington's Mayor has backed a call for central Government to step in and help fix the ongoing problems with the region's bus network. KEVIN STENT/STUFF The Greater Wellington Regional Council fronted a select committee in October at Parliament over the bus debacle. STUFF Wellington Mayor Justin Lester is backing a call for the Government to oversee Wellington's bus problems. "We are frustrated at the inability of NZ Bus to meet these reduced requirements, and the impact on Metlink customers. Financial penalties will be applied but our absolute focus is to get scheduled NZ Bus services running reliably."

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 04:56 UTC