20 Mar 2020

Covid-19: Wellington public transport making changes

From Morning Report, 8:40 am on 20 March 2020

As new advice kicks in around social distancing to help combat the spread of Covid-19, challenges are emerging for public transport.

In Wellington yesterday, train platforms were crowded with hundreds of commuters as all trains leaving the capital were cancelled or delayed due to a fault.

Putting social distancing into effect wasn't easy.

Meanwhile, from Monday, the region's transport network Metlink will remove all cash sales from trains, buses and stations.

Daran Ponter is chairman of the Greater Wellington Regional Council.