由于燃料成本高昂, 在三月份的威灵顿公交服务创下了2.7百万次旅程记录. Metlink's Wellington bus service hit record 2.7 million trips in March due to high fuel costs.

威灵顿的Metlink在2026年3月记录了其有史以来最繁忙的一个月,共计270万次巴士旅行. Metlink in Wellington recorded its busiest month on record in March 2026, with 2.7 million bus trips. 由于燃料成本上升, 通勤者不得不转向公共交通. The surge was attributed to rising fuel costs forcing commuters to switch to public transport. 官员报告说, 在工作日需求很高, 并宣布信用卡和借记卡支付将于4月12日启动. Officials reported high demand on weekdays and announced that credit and debit card payments will launch on April 12.