Shortage of bus drivers around the country

Presented by John S. Doyle. 

Presented by Andrew Doran-Sherlock of Met Éireann. 

A controversial new road layout in Palmerston North will get a stay of execution.The design will see both a cycleway and bus stops in traffic lanes on a busy inner city street. But as Jimmy Ellingham reports, the issue is getting councillors and locals more than a little fired up ...  Show more

A trial on Auckland buses has found drivers falling asleep at the wheel and an 'undeniable' risk of fatigue. The company that ran the trial says it is seeing many more bus, truck and car drivers nodding off than a year ago. Phil Pennington reports. 

Police are expecting people to maximise Anzac day and take a long weekend - meaning the roads could be chocka, with people returning from school holidays too. Last year 12 people died on the roads over Anzac weekend. And it was a horror start to this week with seven road deaths. ...  Show more

Districts across the country are facing shortages of school bus drivers. Can technology help? Zachary Crockett takes a seat in the back.