Christmas and holiday bus services
Mon 23 Dec 2024 8:00am
Thank you to all our passengers for your incredible support this year!
Here’s everything you need to know about Taranaki bus services during the Christmas and New Year holidays:
Fare-free Fridays on Taranaki buses this December
Mon 25 Nov 2024 8:00am
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Taranaki families can take advantage of free bus travel each Friday in December.
Read moreBoarders' Bus Service to End in 2025
Tue 19 Nov 2024 7:00am
After a review, the trial Boarders' Bus service will not continue in 2025. This decision was made because changes in Government funding and operational costs mean it is no longer cost effective to run the service.
Read moreFree buses to New Plymouth Christmas Parade
Fri 15 Nov 2024 8:00am
Families can enjoy the magic of New Plymouth’s Christmas Parade without the worry of traffic and parking, thanks to free bus services on Saturday, 30 November.
Read moreTemporary suspension of bicycle racks on Taranaki buses
Thu 07 Nov 2024 3:45pm
From Saturday, 9 November, bicycle racks will be temporarily unavailable on all Taranaki Regional Council-operated bus services.
Read moreConnector, R98 returning to normal as SH3 works end
Fri 18 Oct 2024
From Monday, 21 October 2024 the Connector - Hāwera to New Plymouth and R98 - Inglewood to New Plymouth services are back to normal, which is good news for passengers.
Buses and Bee Cards free for Car Free Day
Fri 13 Sept 2024 7:00am
Bus travel will be free across Taranaki on Friday 20 September, as Taranaki Regional Council celebrates World Car Free Day.
Read moreTemporary changes to bus routes during SH3 maintenance
Thu 29 Aug 2024 2:00pm
From 16 September to 25 October 2024 (weather permitting), there will be 24/7 single lane closures on SH3 between Mangorei and Kent Roads. Here's what you need to know and what is in place for those who travel on the Connector and R98.
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