The Wellington Regional Council yesterday agreed to increase its recovery of public transport fares by 3 per cent. This decision is subject to satisfactory agreement of contractual terms with operators.
The Regional Council’s decision to increase Wellington’s low-cost bus fares seems to have taken many people by surprise. But we should be more concerned about the reliability of bus services than about having to pay another 50 cents per ride.
The National U85kgs Knockout Cup is underway, with Paremata-Plimmerton advancing to the second round with their win over Wellington. They play Eastbourne this week in one of two games in Wellington. Monday morning edition – updates expected later on: It’s semi-finals and finals this coming Saturday in the Reserve Grade, semi-finals in college rugby and...
