News & events

Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Read about Metro's 2023-2024 Financial Year Greater Christchurch patronage figures.

Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024

Read about our 21 newest electric vehicles, bringing the fleet's total number to 65.

Date: Wed, 15 May 2024

The Route 87 Southbridge to Lincoln trial service will conclude at the end of June. Begin planning alternative methods of transport.

Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2024

Four of Metro's buses have been fitted with screens to show next-stop information.

Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Metro's new onboard customer support team begin this week.

Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024

Read about the feedback we've provided on the Government's draft land transport strategy.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

Councillor Vicky Southworth, is pleased with the fare trial's success, emphasising the cost-effectiveness and convenience of public transport.

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: 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.