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Radical changes in the bus system of the capital have pushed some commuters to vent their frustration at delays
Commuters at a stop Bus to Newtown this morning
Photo: RNZ / Emma Hatton
The Wairarapa Transit bus company took over the contract for most of Wellington's bus lines on Sunday, but its first real test took place during the morning commute.
And there were some problems. The buses were late, others did not show up at all.
Real-time tracking did not work as expected either. The Metlink bus network company said that it was dealing with startup issues.
New Metlink buses are on their way this morning. Some do not follow in real time, but this will improve during the morning. Check out our updates on the bus intersections and the interchange at Wellington Station https://t.co/o5P9xNI6fF
– Metlink Wellington (@metlinkwgtn) July 15, 2018 [19659009] Suburban Dion McKenna was waiting for his usual Berhampore bus stop, was not impressed.
"I'm already late for work, there was no bus for about half an hour even though it took four minutes on the panel, so they did not go very well" [19659006MrMcKennasaidthatabout15peoplewerewaitingatastopatBerhamporeandthatthebushadtopassanumberofstopsbetweenNewtownandNewtownasitwastoobusytopickupsomeoneelse
"A bus was running every 10 minutes, but every half hour a little change, so maybe leave for work a little earlier now. "
Another commuter from Brooklyn said that she had to wait, but was happy to sit down.
" It took a long time for "In general, they pass by here because" There was no space, but there was room on the parking lot. two floors. "
One of the new double-deck buses put into service on Sunday.
Photo: RNZ / Emma HattonMeanwhile, Sarah from Mount Victoria has stated that the new road meant that the bus was no longer in front of her house, so she probably would not be able to take it anymore
I would be less inclined, it's more practical, there might be some to be another that I can take, but it might be faster for me to walk now. "
Some were happy
But others were not complaining. A commuter from Newtown said that the new road was now closer to her house and that she had no problem this morning.
She said the services were worse before the change, when up to 30 services a day were canceled.
"There were definitely a lot of queues and lines, I think it was because they had fewer bus drivers when they were terminating their contracts but that was not the case. I was really busy all the time I was walking almost everyday, hopefully it will be better now. "
Metlink's Social Media Flow also showed a mixed feedbac
Some people have indicated that they were excited to ride on the new double decks, while others expressed frustration over several delays
. service this year, including up to 10 electric.
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