News & events

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: Tue, 26 Mar 2024

We are reassuring customers that our public transport fares will mostly stay the same following the government's changes to its concessions scheme.

Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2024

Read about the recent improvements made to Timaru's MyWay service.

Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2023

We're developing a 'Pets on buses' policy, with input from groups and stakeholders and ask for community feedback in the second half of next year.

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: Tue, 22 Aug 2023

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

Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2023

There will be major disruptions to Greater Christchurch public bus services on Friday 11 August from 9am to 3pm while drivers attend a stop-work meeting.

Date: Thu, 25 May 2023

Our Reporting Back hub is a new way we are presenting the progress we are making. Highlights this quarter are youth representation, pest monitoring, and buses.

Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023

Further wage increase for public transport bus drivers in Timaru.