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Most Tauranga bus services are now operating on reduced timetables

The Tauranga network is now operating on a revised COVID-19 bus timetable, please check the Transit App, www.baybus.co.nz or call 0800 4 BAY BUS before you travel.

As the Omicron variant spreads in the community, we are experiencing an increase in staff shortages and service cancellations across our bus network.

Although we’re working hard to update cancellations in our systems, there may be some occasions when these are last-minute and can’t be communicated in time. We recommend checking service updates on the Transit App: (transitapp.com) and Baybus Website: Baybus: Relax, Take a Bus in the Bay of Plenty

For more information and FAQs please click here.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Affected Routes:

Pak ‘n’ Save and Countdown Cameron Rd - Bus Stop Relocation

Due to construction work on Cameron Road the bus stops at Pak'n'Save and Countdown has been relocated

Pak’n’Save 

  • Stop No.1037 in front of Pak’n’Save is closed
  • Stop relocated to fronting Chadwick Healthcare (refer to map below)

Countdown

  • Stop No.1625 in front of Countdown is closed
  • Stop relocated to Tauranga Boys College (refer to map below)

This also affects school bus routes 808a, 808b and 816

Affected Routes:

HALF PRICE - Public Transport Fares

On Monday 14 March, the Government announced there will be half price public transport fares applied across NZ for a three-month period. The discount will apply to bus services which are contracted by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Discounted fares started from 1 April and end on 31 August.

Please click here for more information.

 

Affected Routes:
Now until Wed 31 Aug 11:55 PM

Possible disruptions to Rotorua Cityride bus services

We are currently experiencing an increase in staff shortages and service cancellations across our Rotorua bus network due to COVID-19.

Although we’re working hard to update cancellations in our systems, there may be some occasions when these are last-minute and can’t be communicated in time.

Rotorua bus users are being urged to check for updates on our home page or call 0800 4 BAY BUS before they travel.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you.

 

 

Affected Routes: