Public transport in Greater Christchurch during COVID-19
The service is a partnership between Environment Canterbury, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Christchurch City Council and Waimakariri District Council.
On Monday 26 July, 20 customers travelled into Lincoln on the updated Southbridge timetable.
Customers will soon enjoy accurate, real-time arrival information, with data and technology that can integrate with other systems and evolve over time
On Saturday 10 July 2021, special buses are being provided for easy access to and from the Matariki Fireworks event at New Brighton.
Metro timetable, route and name changes being introduced, following earlier changes in September and November 2020.
Waimakariri residents now able to Park and Ride from Rangiora and Kaiapoi to the City.
Metro passengers will see some timetable changes and different buses on some routes from the end of this month as new operator contracts begin.
Buses on route 3 Airport/Sheffield Crescent to Sumner (the old Purple Line), are now running every 10 minutes all day on weekdays.
Metro is taking steps to streamline operations for an easier to use network that encourages more public transport patronage.
From Wednesday 1 July, the price of a Metrocard will be $5, down from $10.
Black Cat Cruises signed the contract for the Diamond Harbour ferry service for 12 years from 2020, completing our public transport procurement process.
Environment Canterbury’s new bus contracts will reduce public transport carbon emissions by 14% within their first year.
