Major Christchurch bus operator Go Bus is confident it can overcome the city’s driver shortage and return to normal timetables from February, but the man in charge of the network isn’t so sure.
Environment Canterbury (ECan), which runs Greater Christchurch’s public transport network, is not as optimistic, predicting reduced timetables may continue for several months.
It believes high demand during February and March and the looming threat of Omicron – and possible increased driver sickness – could see the shortage continue.
Since December, several of Christchurch’s urban bus routes have been running less-frequent Saturday timetables during weekdays, due to a driver shortage.
