Anyone can use public transport at Alert Levels 1 and 2.
Contact tracing – if you use an electronic public transport card, please make sure this is registered and your contact details are up to date. QR codes for the government COVID-19 Tracer App are also being displayed on all services at all levels.
Always follow Ministry of Health personal hygiene advice and, in addition, either use hand sanitiser or wash your hands before and after using services.
If you’re feeling unwell, please don’t use public transport.
More information about travel in Alert Level 1(external link)
Effective from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 18 November 2020, you must wear a face covering while on:
However, there are some exemptions, these include:
Yes, public transport continues to be safe to use throughout all Alert Levels. A number of measures are in place to make sure public transport remains safe.
Public transport operators continue to follow Ministry of Health cleaning guidance, including carrying out increased frequency and intensity of cleaning of buses, trains, ferries, and facilities.
Trains, buses and facilities are regularly treated with disinfectant, which is effective in destroying germs. High contact surfaces, eg, handrails etc, are also regularly wiped down during the day.
Total Mobility is part of our public transport system and is designed to help people who can’t access standard public transport services. It provides door to door transport for those with long term impairments who are unable to use public transport.
There is no change to the existing eligibility requirements for Total Mobility. Fares will be charged as normal on these services with a 50% subsidy applied, up to the regional fare cap.