Special bus services on Saturday (1 December) will allow families to get to New Plymouth’s Christmas parade minus traffic and parking hassles. Citylink buses will operate on 10 routes, with gold-coin fares accepted. Go to www.taranakibus.info for timetable details and route maps. “The services cover all New Plymouth suburbs, plus Bell Block, Waitara, Oākura and Omata,” says Chris Clarke, Transport Services Manager for the Taranaki Regional Council which provides Citylink services through its
Providing the buses will take 75% of its vehicles off a busy stretch of State Highway 3, which he says has become more hazardous. “It is one of the highest safety risks for our people and business. We believe the bus service will improve journey safety, remove driver fatigue and reduce the risk of incidents. The environmental benefits will also be significant.” Mr Coleman says Dialog is pleased to be supporting its community with this public transport extension.
Providing the buses will take 75% of its vehicles off a busy stretch of State Highway 3, which he says has become more hazardous. “It is one of the highest safety risks for our people and business. We believe the bus service will improve journey safety, remove driver fatigue and reduce the risk of incidents. The environmental benefits will also be significant.” Mr Coleman says Dialog is pleased to be supporting its community with this public transport extension.
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message about bus services during public consultation,” says Mr MacLeod. “The community wants greener buses and more bus services.” When costs for the fuel conversions and extra services are finalised, budgeting provisions will be included in the 2022/2023 Annual Plan. Other LTP budget items include: Contributing $100,000 towards development of a Regional Recovery Plan to ensure the region talks with one voice when seeking COVID-19 recovery assistance from the Government.
Pressing ahead with
Mobility scheme which provides subsidised transport for those who can’t use buses due to disabilities or infirmities. Submissions on the Draft Plan close on 25 September. To read the document and make a submission, go to www.trc.govt.nz/public-transport-plan
If you've lost an item while travelling on a Citylink service, send us the details and we'll do our best to find it for you. Download and fill our lost property form - it's interactive and editable. Email the completed form to npl@tranzit.co.nz. Please note that the Taranaki Regional Council and Tranzit Coachlines do not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of any property brought on to buses by passengers. While we do our best to locate missing items and return them to their
damage of any property brought on to buses by passengers. While we do our best to locate missing items and return them to their owners, passengers are responsible for ensuring they have all their possessions with them before exiting vehicles. Connector lost property form (548 KB pdf)
roading network and result in lower maintenance
costs
Increasing
resilience
The transport system is better able to
cope with natural and anthropogenic
hazards
In the event of disruption, public transport services
provide a lifeline for people who do not have access
to cars, and an alternative to people who do
Reducing
emissions
Transitioning to a lower carbon
transport system
If well-used, buses reduce levels of Greenhouse Gas
(GHG) travelled
The Prime Minister has announced that the country will move to Alert Level 3 from next Tuesday 28 April. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Under Level 3, travel is allowed for: Accessing local services and businesses.
Going to work and school.
Low-risk recreation in local area.
Extended bubble arrangements.
Travelling to permitted gatherings.
The status of regional bus services is as follows: CITYLINK SCHOOL - Citylink school services will resume on Wednesday 29 April. Buses will be free. SOUTHLINK bus services