Delighted Go Bus drivers celebrating a big pay rise are (back from left) Gurbaj Singh, Ben Forsyth, Frederick Auora, Wayne Bardsley, Philip Matthews and (front) Alan Savell and Tania Cuff. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONOtago bus drivers are ecstatic after finding out about a surprise leap in pay that will put them on the median wage from tomorrow. The pay-boost was aimed at addressing ongoing driver shortages which have caused disruptions to Queenstown and Dunedin bus services in recent months. It would also allow bus drivers to recruit offshore, he said. Ultimately the rise was a recognition for the hard work and long hours that bus drivers did, he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 30, 2022 06:25 UTC