Metro has four sustainable transport buses that have been running on biodiesel since 2006. They are operated by Leopard Coach Lines.

The buses help us to promote sustainable travel choices, the use of alternative fuel in the Metro network and provide long-term biodiesel engine performance data. It's easy to recognise them around Christchurch - their distinctive livery is easy to spot.

Leopard Coachlines won tenders for the following Metro bus routes:

• 5 Hornby/Southshore
• Selwyn Star - Lincoln/Rolleston - City/Burnham - Lincoln via Rolleston.

The buses servicing these routes will run on biodiesel. This means from 1 November 2010, Leopard Coachlines will have its entire fleet of 100 buses running on biodiesel.