News & events

Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2021

Free travel has been extended another week on the new direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch.

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

From 29 November, buses on route 3 Airport/Sheffield Crescent to Sumner (the Purple Line) will run every 10 minutes all day on weekdays.

Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2020

We have been working closely with the North Canterbury Infrastructure Recovery Alliance (NCTIR) to protect fish and their habitat.

Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2020

Canterbury is currently at COVID-19 Alert Level 1. Here’s what you need to know when using public transport.

Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2020

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

Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2020

The next step in the MyWay trial is adjusting the Timaru Link timetable, with changes taking effect from Monday 14 September.

Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2020

From Wednesday 1 July, the new price of a Metrocard is $5, down from $10.

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2020 by

This year the Council is focusing on public transport, environmental priority projects and COVID-19 recovery in its yearly Annual Plan.

Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020

Commuter bus services from Darfield and Southbridge to Christchurch city will continue operating after funding was confirmed as part of the Annual Plan 2020/21.