In what appears to be a bungy-policy, NZ Bus , owners of Go Wellington and Valley Flyer, are re-restricting drinks on buses. It’s only been a few months since the little blue signs appeared, giving the thumbs-up to lidded drinks.

Boarding the bus that takes me to work in the morning, I was told that my coffee, lidded – as required by the current policy, was not allowed and I would be refused passage next time. Never one to let mis-information get in the way of a good coffee, I emailed Metlink for clarification.

It seems that just recently information has come to hand that we will be removing the old notices and replacing the buses with new ones regarding drinks etc. Drinks – even with lids – will not be permitted on our buses. Might pay to have your coffee fix before you get on the bus. Hope with clarifies things for you.

Yes, it does. Bummy, but clear. Bummy because I won’t have time between going to the gym and catching the bus to drink a coffee. Not comfortably and probably not safely. Not without ice cubes.