New Zealand is moving into COVID Alert Level 2 at 11:59pm tonight. At this Alert Level, public transport returns to normal. 

Unlike last year's Alert Level 2, however, this time around there is no need to distance on the bus.

The government says:
"Other Alert Level 2 rules that limit the numbers of people that can gather, and set out minimum distances for physical distancing, do not apply on board public transport services.
"Standing is not permitted on public transport services under Alert Level 2.
Dedicated School Bus services are exempt from this requirement."


 
Everything you need to know for Alert Level 2

⏱We are back to the normal timetable in Queenstown and Dunedin

🚍 Front door entry

✔ Distancing is not required in Alert Level 2, so everyone can sit where they want. However, there is no standing in level 2 so once we are at capacity you will have to wait for the next service.

🐝Cash is accepted, but if you have a Bee Card top up online please or with large amounts to reduce driver interaction

😷 As always WEAR A MASK

🔳 Track your travel by scanning in the QR codes on buses with the official COVID app, or keep a manual entry of your travel

🙌be kind to each other and our drivers. Some drivers are exempt from wearing a mask, so don’t hassle them about it. They don’t deserve it!

What does this mean for school services?

Aside from the usual dedicated school services in Dunedin listed here, we will not have any special school-only bus services. This is because distancing is not required on buses, aside from standing not being permitted on normal services under this Alert Level.

Please note that dedicated School Bus services are exempt from this requirement, so standing on the above listed buses is permitted.

Students who normally use the public bus should continue to do so and MUST wear a mask and track their travel using the COVID QR codes or by keeping note of their travel. 
 

Keep up to date


Go to Orbus Dunedin Facebook or Orbus Queenstown Facebook, via the Transit app or check out our website or the government COVID website
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