News & events

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Read about the Greater Christchurch fare changes which will come into effect in July.

Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Read about the Route 7 frequency improvement which takes place from Monday 28 April 2025.

Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Starting on 16 April, you can use front-mounted bike racks on all Greater Christchurch buses during daylight hours.

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Council has set its private revenue ratio targets for public transport services for the current funding period.

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Time is running out for you to have a say on our draft Annual Plan. Consultation closes 5pm, 3 April.

Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025

Metro’s Route 7 Halswell-Queenspark service is set to become even more convenient, thanks to an increase in frequency.

Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024

Read about planned works for the Aldwins, Ensors and Ferry Roads intersection that are expected to cause delays to three bus services.

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Council's decision around bus fares and how it will be responding to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s private revenue share request.

Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2024

We have received information from NZTA about increasing the private revenue share gained from bus fares, on-bus advertising and other avenues.

Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2024

Front-mounted bike racks on Metro buses can no longer be used due to safety concerns.

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2024

There is a temporary night-time restriction to bike rack usage on Metro buses.

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Funding has been approved for on-street ticketing and additional buses on large cruise ship days.