Bus Go Canterbury

07/10/2026

Fuel costs are continuing to bite, as Canterbury’s regional council grapples with an increase in demand for bus services.

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

We are out again this afternoon on the 110 route New Brighton to The Palms via Aranui nice to see good loadings on our particular trip. We will continue to monitor the numbers on the 110 route it's now five weeks since the route started.

23/09/2026

Now EVERYONE can board Metro services with Motu Move!

Child, youth, Community Services Card, SuperGold Card, or Total Mobility concessions can now be linked to a:

💳 Contactless debit or credit card
📱 Phone or smartwatch
🚌 Prepaid Motu Move card

Plus − prepaid Motu Move cards are now available at no cost from selected retailers for those who need them, until 22 November 2026. Cards require a minimum first top-up of $5.

Motu Move has the same fares as Metrocard, with no contactless surcharges. Fare caps and free transfers to get to your destination still apply.

Metrocard and cash are still available. There’s plenty of time, and we’ll have support for customers rolling out over the next couple of months to help.

Find more information on getting started with Motu Move at https://www.metro.co.nz/waystopay/.

22/09/2026

https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2026/motu-move-enters-next-rollout-phase-for-metro-buses-and-ferries

Customers across Greater Christchurch can pay fares and access concessions using a contactless bank card, smart device or prepaid Motu Move card.

20/09/2026

👀 Rolleston, we have some news for you!

We’re raising the roof on our very popular Route 84/85 Rolleston/City direct services... literally.

We’ve got four new double-decker buses coming your way next year to help better cover the capacity of these services 🚌. We’re funding these through the public transport rating, which is already in place.

For now, you may see a double-decker bus out and about in your community while we do some route testing.

We’ll have more info for you next year when these buses are ready to ride. Thank you for your continued support of our Rolleston/City direct routes 🙌

https://www.metroinfo.co.nz/timetables/84-85-rolleston-city/

05/09/2026

On Monday 7th September 2026 the new Pegasus Bay Coachlines Service from Amberley to Christchurch is starting leaving Amberley at 6:30am & 10:30am and leaving the Intercity Bays at the Interchange at 9am and 4pm Fares Adult $6.00 and Children $5.00 Cash and online payment options are acceptable Eftpos is coming they look forward to the support. if it proves successful other services will be added over time

Your trusted partner for comfortable and reliable transport in Amberley, New Zealand and beyond. Whether you need a ride for a group outing, corporate event, or a school trip, we provide exceptional service to get you there safely and on time.

01/09/2026

The New 12 month trial service for Aranui that started on Monday seen here at the bus stop on Golf Links Road outside The Palms shopping centre the service has been operating now for three days we have traveled on it already and will be traveling on it regularly we successfully helped this service get started the credit goes fully to the Aranui Community who made all the noise and advocated to get their community reconnected after a 15 year hiatus due to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquakes we did the research and presented it our next achievement is coming to be advanced tommrow.