South Dunedin Business Association chairman Craig Waterhouse and Grey Power Otago president Jo Miller say there is less foot traffic in South Dunedin since changes to bus services in the area. Grey Power Otago president Jo Miller said the new routes meant it was more difficult for customers to get to South Dunedin. South Dunedin Business Association chairman Craig Waterhouse said while there were no definite statistics indicating a decline in business, he had heard anecdotally people were noticing a difference. "[I] certainly don't think it's done South Dunedin any good.'' When approached by The Star for comment about businesses being affected by the bus routes, Otago Regional Council support services manager Gerard Collings said "that matter hasn't been raised with us directly''.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 19, 2016 17:03 UTC