News & events

Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Timaru’s much anticipated on-demand public transport service takes to the streets next week as 150 locals put the vehicles and technology through their paces.

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020

Direct commuter buses from Waimakariri to central Christchurch, supported by new Park & Ride facilities, are one step closer thanks to support from residents.

Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2019

A significant milestone has been achieved as Timaru approaches its 2020 on-demand public transport trial.

Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019

Direct commuter buses from Rangiora and Kaiapoi to central Christchurch are proposed for when the Christchurch Northern Corridor (CNC) opens mid next year.

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2019

A giant, interactive map of Timaru is proving popular as Environment Canterbury continues its on-demand public transport engagement events in Timaru.

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 by Steve Lowndes Chairman, Environment Canterbury

Steve Lowndes is wrapping up his experience as a councillor and chair and reflects on achievements and the challenges lying ahead for the new council.

Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2019

Environment Canterbury is searching for a name for its new on-demand public transport service, which will begin in Timaru next year.

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2019

Free public transport, in support of World Car Free Day, resulted in more than 71,000 individual boardings recorded over the weekend.

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2019

Community and social support agencies met at Environment Canterbury, contributing to the design and development of on-demand public transport.

Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019

A trial of on-demand public transport in Timaru has been given the go ahead to launch early in 2020.

Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2019

Twenty years old this month, the Orbiter has been around nearly as long as cell phones. And for many Christchurch locals, the service is nearly as indispensable

Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2019

From Monday 22 July, some Metro fares will increase. The adult Metrocard fare in Greater Christchurch remains the same.