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Annual growth in Bayhopper bus network
One year on from major changes and the western Bay’s Bayhopper bus network is seeing promising increases in patronage
Free joint regional bus service announced for tertiary students
The service is a joint venture between the University of Waikato, Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, along with a grant from the New Zealand Transport Association (NZTA).
Omokoroa bus services - update on new route and timetable
Public feedback following consultation has resulted in changes to the bus route and timetable in Ōmokoroa.
Electric buses hit streets of Tauranga
State of the art electric buses have hit the streets of Tauranga.
Roadworks on Domain Road will impact some school bus routes
The afternoon trips only will be affected by the closure of the southbound lane on Domain Road
Minor changes to some Tauranga timetables and routes Monday 14 October
A handful of changes are being made to the Tauranga Bayhopper network following feedback from the public.
More people are catching the Bayhopper
Since February this year there has been as steady increase in the number of people using the Bayhopper bus services in Tauranga.
Growth in bus bike rack use as World Car Free Day looms
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is celebrating World Car Free Day on Sunday September 22 by providing free bus travel around the region and recent figures show that some bus users are ditching their cars altogether.
SuperGold card free travel extended from August 19
Eligible card holders (aged 65 and over) will now have free bus travel on the regional network from 9am on weekdays, and all day on weekends.
BOPRC to trial regional bus services
Travel options for those needing to get to work and study across the region are a step closer to improving next year, with Bay of Plenty Regional Council agreeing to trial new regional services for one year in 2020.
Fare-free school bus trial given green light by Regional Council
A one-year trial in 2020 of fare-free bus transport for Tauranga school students has been adopted as part of Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Annual Plan 2019/20.
Next Bus Widget on Tauranga Urban page
What is the new ‘next bus’ widget on the Tauranga Urban page? What does it do?
