News & events

Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2023

Cash is set to be removed as a payment option on buses and ferries in 2024.

Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Environment Canterbury announces its plan to purchase 12 new electric buses, thanks to funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2023

Two new bus routes, Airport to Lyttelton and Northwood to Huntsbury, begin operating in early September.

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: Thu, 17 Jun 2021

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

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: Tue, 31 Mar 2020

MyWay by Metro has been rushed into service ahead of schedule as we respond to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020

New bus contracts will reduce public transport carbon emissions by 14% within their first year.

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020

More than 150 people from across Timaru’s community are taking part in the MyWay by Metro pilot.

Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Timaru’s much anticipated on-demand public transport service takes to the streets next week as 150 locals put the vehicles and technology through their paces.

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020

Direct commuter buses from Waimakariri to central Christchurch, supported by new Park & Ride facilities, are one step closer thanks to support from residents.

Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019

A major transport study says rail freight is an economic way to take pressure off South Island roads.