Public transport trials have been cut in several areas in Otago, following NZTA's funding allocation for the region

Otago and Southland region councils had sought co-funding totalling 1.78 billion dollars from the Government for all projects across the region - but were allocated 380 million less.

Otago Regional Council is changing planned programmes, due to a nine million dollar shortfall.

Projects like additional Queenstown ferry services, an Oamaru-Dunedin bus route and a Wanaka public transport case will not go ahead.