Waka Kotahi/ the NZTA has ploughed nearly a $100 million into public transport so far to keep services afloat.
Trains and buses have been hammered by Covid-19 as lock downs resulted in a huge drop in passenger numbers.
For the time being the Agency - with the Government's help - is covering all costs associated with the virus. Some public transport operators fear for their survival in the future.
Hamish Cardwell filed this report.