#BusNews: Terramotive shared photos of Christchurch Gondolas' new Yutong C10.

The bus will operate the shuttle service between the city centre and the Gondola.

The bus features a full ad wrap with one side showcasing the gondola and the other showing more Christchurch Attractions products.

#BusNews: Auckland Transport is apologising after a woman was separated from her four-year-old daughter when a bus driver closed the door before she could board with her mobility dog.

Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...

#BusNews: Otago Regional Council is listening to the community feedback received about recent bus timetable changes in Dunedin.

ORC are looking into concerns raised and whether there are any changes that can be made to services.

#BusNews: Timaru Fire Brigade were recently given access to the MyWay by Metro EV buses to understand the location of the EV battery systems and isolation points of the vehicles.

The training will assist if there is an incident involving one of these vehicles.

#BusNews: Lynfield College have shared that following a negotiation period with Auckland Transport that a new School Bus from Lynfield College to New Lynn will launch on October 12.

#BusNews: Auckland Transport has confirmed further details of the new 113 bus route in Hobsonville Point as well as opening a survey to gather data on possible usage and locations for new stops for the service.

#BusNews: Wade Group has shared a video showcasing the works involved in its refurbishment contract with Ritchies.

Works include:
-Rotten floors cut out and replaced
-Seats and doors stripped and refurbished
-Graffiti and window scratches removed
-Everything refitted
-New driver's seat

#BusNews: The National Transport Research Organisation has brought a mid-sized autonomous bus to Australia, with plans to test the technology before offering demonstrations and in-service trials across Australia and New Zealand.

Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/rita-autonom...

#BusNews: Stage 1 adjustments have started on Great South Road in Takaanini, reconfiguring road space to create two continuous traffic lanes in each direction.

Part of Stage 1 inlcudes removing two low‑use bus stops near Beach Road to help improve bus timetables and efficiency.

#BusNews: Tranzit Group has officially opened their purpose-built electric bus depot at Spedding Industrial in Whenuapai.

The depot supports 46 electric buses, with parking for up to 80 vehicles and 1,900kW of charging capacity.

#BusNews: New give way rules favouring buses are expected to help them keep to schedule, because “every minute saved helps”.

Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3610...

#BusNews: The Main St Bus Hub in Palmerston North has reopened.

From October 2, buses will be returning to their orignial stops under the main terminal structure.

Buses will no longer be departing from the square.

#busNews: The first Oamaru to Dunedin bus service hit the highway on Thursday morning.

Its maiden trip was celebrated with a small ribbon cutting ceremony.

Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/otago/north-...

#BusNews: Kinetic, through its regional Go Bus brand, began two new nine-year contracts with the Otago Regional Council on October 1. Expanding its Dunedin operation with 37 new electric buses, 30 new drivers, and routes including a new daily service connecting Ōamaru to Dunedin.

#BusNews: From October 1, NZTA has introduced new rules that require road users to give way to buses leaving bus stops.

On roads with a 60km/h or lower speed limit, if bus drivers are leaving a bus stop, the side of the road or moving out of a bus lane, other drivers must give way to the bus.

#BusNews: Uzabus has transfered 9 new SESTA vans down to Wellington.

SESTA is a Ministry of Education transport service that helps eligible students with mobility or safety needs travel to and from school.

#BusNews: New Zealand family operator Tranzit Coachlines has launched a new national charter campaign to encourage New Zealanders to rediscover the joy of travelling by bus and coach.

Via ABC Magazine: www.busnews.com.au/tranzit-laun...

#BusNews: Connect - Horizons Regional Transport has shared a by the numbers breakdown of usage of Whanganui's new bus network.

The network saw has seen increased use across the board compared to the old network, although some routes are not exactly matched.

#BusNews: The Otago Regional Council has endorsed the proposed reintroduction of Transport Liaison Groups in Dunedin and Queenstown, to better strengthen operational feedback from public transport users.

#BusNews: Tekapo Bus has shared photos of their new bus.

The bus is a Yutong D7 which is due due to start service on October 1, the bus will run daily connecting Lake Tekapo, Fairlie, Geraldine, Ashburton and Christchurch Airport.