'No, no, no, that’s my bus': Woman left stranded after coach drives off with her luggage

Witnesses say the bus left the woman behind in Tokoroa despite them waving to the driver.

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Natasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·26 Jun, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to read‌An InterCity spokesperson confirmed they received a complaint, and an investigation was conducted. Photo / Michael CraigAn InterCity spokesperson confirmed they received a complaint, and an investigation was conducted. Photo / Michael CraigA woman travelling to Wellington on an InterCity bus was left panicking and stranded in the rain after the driver left her behind, with her bags still on board.

Witness Teresa Ngatai told the Herald the driver left the woman, whom she estimated was in her 60s, in Tokoroa

'No, no, no, that’s my bus': Woman left stranded after coach drives off with her luggage

'No, no, no, that’s my bus': Woman left stranded after coach drives off with her luggage

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