News & events

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 Jenny Hughey, Chair, Environment Canterbury

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.

Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2020

Timaru’s trial of on-demand public transport has seen patronage surpass the services it replaces by nearly 40% since the beginning of June.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

The 2020/21 Annual Plan has been formally adopted by our Council the rates have been set for the coming year.

Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020

Fares will be reintroduced on public transport services from Monday 15 June 2020. Metrocards will be provided free during June.

Date: Thu, 21 May 2020

Black Cat Cruises has signed the contract for the Diamond Harbour ferry service for the next 12 years, completing our public transport procurement process.