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Bus fares and payment changes planned in 2027

30 October 2026
Fares & Payment
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Baybus OnDemand trial ends on 18 December

16 October 2026
Disruptions & Service Changes OnDemand
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Get ahead of the game: Travel tips for Zespri AIMS Games

28 August 2026

Five simple ways to make getting around during Zespri AIMS Games easy and stress-free.

Public Holidays & Events Youth & Tertiary
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Your local bus - Katikati

12 August 2026
Fare Changes

Bus fares have changed

6 July 2026

New fares apply from 20 July 2026 for Bay of Plenty urban bus services.

Fares & Payment
Bus Stop Changes

New bus stop signs trialled in Tauranga

2 June 2026

We’re trialling new bus stop signs at 33 bus stops in Tauranga to make it easier for passengers to check live bus information while they’re at the stop.

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Fare Changes

Bus fares have changed

17 December 2025

New fares apply from 22 January 2026 for Bay of Plenty urban bus services.

Fares & Payment
Schedule Changes

Christmas and New Year timetable 2025

8 December 2025

From Wednesday 24 December to Saturday 3 January some bus services may not operate on specific days or may run to a reduced timetable.
Please check below to see what services are operating in your area.
For precise timings, please visit your route’s specific timetable page and choose the date you wish to view.

Public Holidays & Events
Bus Stop Changes

STEMFest bus stop changes

19 September 2025

The Durham Street bus interchange will be closed due to the STEMFest event on Sunday 28 September 2025.

Bus stop Disruptions & Service Changes Public Holidays & Events
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Top tips for getting around Tauranga during the Zespri AIMS Games

29 August 2025

Five simple ways to make getting around during Zespri AIMS Games easy and stress-free.

Public Holidays & Events Youth & Tertiary