Bus news & updates

Service announcements, updates and interesting yarns from our region-wide public transport network.

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Free bus travel for Covid-19 vaccination appointments

Citylink buses in New Plymouth

Fri 24 Sept 2021

Taranaki residents can get a free bus ride to and from their Covid-19 vaccination appointments from this Monday.

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Roadworks to cause Connector disruption

Connector new

Thu 23 Sept 2021

Major roadworks will take place on State Highway 3 between Inglewood and Midhirst from Monday, October 4 to Thursday, 28 October and from Monday, 8 November to Friday, 17 December.

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Morning buses to run straight to hospital

Citylink ServiceAlert

Mon 10 May 2021

Direct weekday morning bus services between the New Plymouth CBD and Taranaki Base Hospital will be introduced under timetable and route changes for Citylink Route 3 from Monday 17 May.

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Extra buses to run as Christmas shopping ramps up

Let's go on the bus

Mon 30 Nov 2020

Extra Saturday bus services are on the way to eliminate traffic and parking hassles for families caught up in the Christmas shopping rush.

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Free buses add to Christmas spirit on parade day

Let's go on the bus

Mon 23 Nov 2020

Free bus services on Saturday (28 November) will allow families to get to New Plymouth’s Christmas parade minus traffic and parking hassles.

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Temporary timetable change - Citylink Route 9

Citylink ServiceAlert

Wed 18 Nov 2020

There will be no 4.20pm services on Route 9 (Fitzroy/The Valley/Glen Avon) on 18, 19 or 20 November 2020.

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Public transport consultation - don't miss the bus

Draft Regional Public Transport Plan for Taranaki

Mon 31 Aug 2020

Taranaki people have an opportunity to air their views on public transport ahead of the first major review of the region’s bus services in 10 years.

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Bee Cards will have Taranaki buses buzzing

Bee Card - Get Yours Today

Mon 24 Aug 2020

A new ‘tag on, tag off’ card-based ticketing system is on its way for Taranaki’s Citylink and Connector bus services, and passengers can act now to ensure they reap all its advantages.

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