All “Public transport” topics

James Paul speaks with distinguished professor Paul Spoonley about his views on Kiwis’ daily movements following the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

The role of transport services has changed in both small and significant ways since the arrival of COVID-19. In 2021 and beyond, prioritising ‘User Centricity’ in transport services, especially in passenger transport, is becoming a means to aid the economic, social and cultural recovery of cities from the detrimental effects of the COVID Pandemic.

The Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) was envisaged as a collaborative opportunity for councils and bus operators throughout the country to plan, procure, and deliver a near perfect network service. In reality it has been a headache for many, in some cases leading to a decline in working conditions and a decrease in commerciality.