Woman Left Behind on InterCity Bus

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

A woman in her sixties was left stranded in the rain after an InterCity bus pulled away without her, sparking panic and a frantic rescue effort by witnesses. The driver, unaware she hadn’t boarded back on, had only planned a quick stop for pickups. This isn’t an isolated incident — similar mishaps have occurred before, including leaving a mother and child behind in Taupō and two girls stranded in South Auckland. While the company says they’re investigating and regret the distress, repeated errors raise serious concerns about passenger safety and driver protocol. Support the show:Get a…