The COVID Protection Framework...

The COVID-19 Protection Framework will replace the current Alert Level System used by the New Zealand Government to respond to COVID-19 in New Zealand. Click here to view the updated, official information on the COVID-19 webpage... or continue reading below to find out how this might change the way we operate our service.  These changes come into effect on December 2nd 2021.

What the new framework means for Catch a Bus South...

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Catch a Bus South believes the safety of our staff and passengers is our number one priority.

Under the new Protection Framework, vaccinated people are able to move around freer and live with less disruption. To ensure the safety of our staff and passengers, we have decided that implementing the vaccine passport requirement is the right decision. 

For this reason, we will require all passengers to be fully vaccinated prior to travelling with us, and we will use NZ Pass Verifier to confirm that our passengers are fully vaccinated.​​

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We transport a lot of vulnerable people. We hope you understand. 

Traffic Light System

The way we operate will depend on regional traffic light levels. This means we may have to stop operating, or change the way we operate, in certain regions during certain levels.

Once the alert system is activated on 02/12/2021, you will be notified here of updates and any disruptions.

My Vaccine Pass

My Vaccine Pass is an official record of your COVID-19 vaccination status for use within New Zealand.

​You will be eligible to get the vaccine pass if you have received 2 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, 2 doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine, have a medical exemption, or have been vaccinated overseas with an approved vaccine. 

NZ Pass Verifier

We will utilize the New Zealand Pass Verifier to check passengers vaccine passes. Please have this information with you on the day of travel. 

​Please note: If you tell us upon booking that you are vaccinated but are unable to provide this information then we will not be able to transport you, and will be unable to offer you a refund or travel credit.

View Govt. Traffic Light System Updates Here