More than 1000 buses have been cancelled in the last week as Wellington's bus network creaks under the pressure of Covid-19 coupled with a driver shortage. Since Monday 20, 116 bus services have been cancelled – mostly in Wellington city. The highest number of cancellations in a single day came yesterday when 270 buses did not manage to complete their route. "Customers are encouraged to check the Metlink app, website and bus stop RTI for up-to-date cancellation information," Gain said. Last week, commuters were jammed on to trains "like sardines" when a train fault meant all services on the Melling line were cancelled.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 28, 2022 01:59 UTC