@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Queenstown commuters say chronic traffic congestion is ruining their quality of life, with three-hour school bus rides and missed volunteer firefighter callouts.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/otago/queens...
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: RuralBus Manawatu is now running services into Palmerston North and back.
A return trip costs $10.
MORE: ruralbusmanawatu.org.nz
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: GoBay Hawke's Bay has confirmed they are having technical difficulties with the roll out of Bilingual displays on GoBay buses to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
The displays will be functional shortly.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Auckland Transport are making changes to the 774 & 775 from September 21.
The bus will no longer start and end in the city centre and will instead extend into Wynyard Quarter.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: An $11 million plan to transform Wellington’s public transport network with a second bus corridor has divided the city’s elected leaders ahead of a vote this week, with critics claiming the numbers don’t stack up.
Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingto...
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Migrant bus drivers and supporters will rally on September 15 at Te Komititanga Square in Auckland, calling for fair treatment for migrant drivers already living and working in New Zealand.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Electric Autobus has been showcasing one of Wellington's new Electric articulated buses to operators in Auckland.
This is the first of 5 buses ordered for use on Route 2 between Karori and Courtenay Place.
Photos - Supplied.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Northland Regional Council is making it easy for people to leave the car at home this World Car Free Day, with free travel on all CityLink, SchoolLink and BusLink services on Tuesday 22 September 2026.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: From 1 October, people must give way to buses leaving bus stops in areas with speed limits of 60km/h or less.
This is a new rule change from NZTA.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Orbus Dunedin has shared a photo of one of their drivers in training for the new Oāmaru bus services starting on October 1.
The bus runs one daily return service 7 days a week. Fares are expected to be decided by Councillors in September.
MORE: orc.govt.nz/oamarubus
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: People travelling on GoBay, Hawke’s Bay’s bus network, will see and hear more te reo Māori during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ( Māori Language Week) from 14 to 20 September.
Via Scoop: business.scoop.co.nz/2026/09/10/c...
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Sinolink Commercial Vehicles has shared a photo of a new KINGLONG EV bus which has arrived at the Ports of Auckland.
It is not yet clear who has purchased this bus.
Also in the background of the photo the first Metlink Electric Articulated bus has arrived.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: From September 13 GoBay Hawke's Bay are making changes to Routes 1, 6, 8 and 11.
Route 11 will have some minor timetable changes to help buses run on time.
Routes 1, 6 and 8 will also have updated travel paths through Hastings Central, improving access to shops.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: From September 7 the Manurewa Link Bus will now run Monday to Friday every week, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm.
MORE: www.manurewalink.co.nz
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: Nelson City Council has moved seats from the Bridge Street refurbishment project to across the eBus network.
New Seats:
Nayland Rd at Church - St Vincent St near Toi Toi St
Franklyn St at hospital - Collingwood St Prices
Pharmacy - Woolworths Halifax
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: The upcoming Waitemata Local Board Workshop has been shared details from NZTA on interim improvements for the Northwest Busway.
Proposed improvements include:
*Bus lanes on Newton Road and a new signalised intersection
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: 5 new Geely C12ENZ's have been spotted at Kinetic's Dunedin Depot. The front three already have fleet numbers with the two rear bus fleet numbers unknown. Left to Right: 9006, 9009, 8993.
Photo: Bus Spotting NZ
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: On September 7 the new Pegasus Bay Coachlines Service from Amberley to Christchurch started.
The bus leaves Amberley at 6:30 am & 10:20 am and leaving the Intercity Bays at the Interchange at 9 am and 3 pm.
@nztransitbuzz.bsky.social#BusNews: The undeveloped flat land sustaining a regional parking depot for New Zealand’s biggest bus company been placed on the market for sale.
Via OneRoof: www.oneroof.co.nz/news/clip-th...
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