The days of diesel-powered buses trundling around Hamilton\u2019s streets are numbered as transport bosses signal a major overhaul of public transport across Waikato. The short-term future of the city\u2019s bus services has come under increasing scrutiny following a 30% drop-off in passenger numbers when compared to pre-Covid figures. \\
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\nCompounding difficulties has been a crippling shortage of bus drivers. Hamilton bus services have been running on a reduced timetable since late February as operator Go Bus tries to fill a 20 per cent shortfall in drivers. \\
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\nRegional councillor Angela Strange,\u200b who chairs the regional connections committee, said an immediate focus in getting passengers back on city buses. The way to do this is to offer a network of frequently serviced routes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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