News & events

Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022

We are pleased to support the Government's extension of half-price bus fares until 31 March 2023.

Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022

Environment Canterbury welcomes the announcement of an upcoming sector agreement for bus drivers to address the bus driver shortage.

Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022

Leaders from across the South Island are striving to make freight movement greener, and more efficient.

Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2022

Half-price fares for Metro’s bus and ferry services in Greater Christchurch and Timaru have come into effect for three months from 1 April 2022.

Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2022

Timaru will continue to enjoy the flexibility and accessibility of on-demand public transport until at least mid-2024, with funding from Waka Kotahi.

Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2021

On Monday 26 July, 20 customers travelled into Lincoln on the updated Southbridge timetable.

Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

Regional Land Transport Plan 2021-31 seeks resilience to extreme events and fewer emissions.

Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2021

New direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch start on Monday 11 January with free travel for the first two weeks.

Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2020

Metro passengers will see some timetable changes and different buses on some routes from the end of this month as new operator contracts begin.

Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2020

Having offered an introductory $2 adult fare since its launch, Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service will adjust fares from 23 November.

Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2020

Buses on route 3 Airport/Sheffield Crescent to Sumner (the old Purple Line), are now running every 10 minutes all day on weekdays.

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020

Metro is taking steps to streamline operations for an easier to use network that encourages more public transport patronage.