The Council voted to take to the community a number of potential game-changing options to stimulate the Greater Christchurch public transport system.
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On Monday 26 July, 20 customers travelled into Lincoln on the updated Southbridge timetable.
MyWay by Metro wins the Innovation and Technology category at the South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards.
Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport has been adopted into Environment Canterbury’s Long-Term Plan, following a successful year-long service trial
Metro passengers will see some timetable and route name changes on Monday 15 February, in the third and final phase of changes for the 2020/2021 period.
New direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch start on Monday 11 January with free travel for the first two weeks.
Metro passengers will see some timetable changes and different buses on some routes from the end of this month as new operator contracts begin.
Having offered an introductory $2 adult fare since its launch, Timaru’s MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service will adjust fares from 23 November.
Buses on route 3 Airport/Sheffield Crescent to Sumner (the old Purple Line), are now running every 10 minutes all day on weekdays.
Metro is taking steps to streamline operations for an easier to use network that encourages more public transport patronage.
The next step in the MyWay trial is adjusting the Timaru Link timetable, with changes taking effect from Monday 14 September.