News & events

Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2026

A new 12-month trial bus service is being introduced into Aranui and we need your help in deciding its destination.

Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Bus services on several Metro routes in Christchurch will be disrupted between 9am and 2pm on Wednesday 22 April due to a driver union meeting.

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Book your Event Direct shuttle for Super Round 2026 now. Travel from 11 Christchurch locations to Te Kaha.

Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Metro’s Event Direct shuttle will take passengers from locations across Christchurch to Te Kaha stadium events. Book early to secure your seat.

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Metro welcomes New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double‑decker bus, boosting capacity with zero emissions.

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

We want to know what you think about Routes 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East - what's been your experience?

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Expect up to 10-minute delays on Metro routes 8, 27 and 125 from 5pm Sunday 4 January, with detours, stop changes.

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

More frequent Route 7 buses are helping more people get where they need to go. Patronage is up 7% thanks to improved reliability and extra capacity.

Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025

We will be offering pre-booked event shuttles to Te Kaha Stadium when it opens in April 2026.

Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2025

From 26 January 2026, South Canterbury Metro fares will be raised, which will affect users of MyWay, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service.

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

From 1 December, small animals will be allowed on buses in Greater Christchurch, so long as they are properly caged and muzzled (if necessary).

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.