Congestion charging, a crackdown on public servants working from home, and an unreliable public transport system could create a perfect storm for Wairarapa commuters.
It currently costs $526.50 for a monthly train pass to travel between Masterton and Wellington, cheaper than the estimated $700 in petrol if travelling by car.
Cheaper again was the option of working from home, which would soon be off the cards for public servants, except by arrangement, following a government announcement on Monday.
