The Naked Bus company says its drivers are not allowed to use cellphones while driving and they are constantly reminded of their obligations, a spokeswoman for the company says.
Angel Chen, a spokeswoman for nakedbus.com, which runs passenger bus services around New Zealand, made the comment after one of the company's subcontracted drivers was convicted of careless driving for using a cellphone while driving a bus with 10 passengers on board.
Grant Gordon Banks, an Auckland-based driver, was this week fined $1000 and disqualified from holding or obtaining any driving licences for six weeks.
Ms Angel said Banks was not employed by nakedbus.com but rather by a contractor.
"We take very seriously the safety of our customers at all times. As such, nakedbus.com has strict rules in place regarding the use of mobile phones and other devices," she said.