Environment Canterbury is searching for a name for its new on-demand public transport service, which will begin in Timaru next year.
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Free public transport, in support of World Car Free Day, resulted in more than 71,000 individual boardings recorded over the weekend.
Community and social support agencies met at Environment Canterbury, contributing to the design and development of on-demand public transport.
A trial of on-demand public transport in Timaru has been given the go ahead to launch early in 2020.
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
From Monday 22 July, some Metro fares will increase. The adult Metrocard fare in Greater Christchurch remains the same.
Handover from Timaru's community transport advisor Tony Henderson to Isabelle Bromham took place on a mammoth road trip around the small towns of Canterbury.
The two new services to Darfield and Leeston have been received well by commuters, but patronage for Leeston route could improve to justify long-term service.
Timaru public response to on-demand public transport service has been cautiously optimistic.
Following overwhelmingly positive feedback from local residents, trial commuter bus services for Darfield and Leeston will begin from Monday 28 January.
The Regional Public Transport Plan 2018-28 was formally adopted by Environment Canterbury at its council meeting on Thursday, December 13.
The Greater Christchurch Public Transport Joint Committee approved the draft Regional Public Transport Plan at its meeting this week.