Many decisions were made at the 600th Canterbury Regional Council meeting, including allowing pets on buses.
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Sign up for the latest newsTwo Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.
Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.
From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri.
Woodend has a new bus stop, making it safer for customers boarding and exiting in the area.
Read about North Canterbury's Community Vehicle Trust's new garage.
Council will consider adopting the Annual Plan 2025/26 in late June, which will include changes to the public transport work programme.
After a successful trial, Timaru's MyWay by Metro on-demand service is set to stay.
Bike racks are available again in Canterbury anytime you use Metro services.
Read about the Greater Christchurch fare changes which will come into effect in July.
Read about the Route 7 frequency improvement which takes place from Monday 28 April 2025.
Starting on 16 April, you can use front-mounted bike racks on all Greater Christchurch buses during daylight hours.