8 May 2020

Level 3 surge in traffic brings needed boost to small towns

From Checkpoint, 5:53 pm on 8 May 2020

A recent surge of cars and trucks on the roads has provided a much needed boost for towns who rely on travellers stopping to shop.

Data from the Transport Agency show a four-fold increase in heavy vehicle travel in Wellington as the country exited in Level 4 lockdown last week. Other centres also saw large jumps.

Logan Church reports.