Getting around
the western Bay of Plenty is about to get easier, with an
improved bus service about to start
Starting on 3
December, Katikati’s Monday to Friday commuter service to
Tauranga and Tauranga Hospital will also service Omokoroa.
Previously, residents of Omokoroa had to access the Tauranga
bus service from SH2, but the new link serves the village
and takes just 30 minutes to reach the city
As well, fares
along the route have also been updated. A standard adult
travelling from Katikati to Tauranga, with a SmartRide card,
will pay just $5.20, compared to the previous price of up to
$10. For Omokoroa the same trip and ticket will cost just
$2.80. Child and senior citizens concessions are also
available.
The shopper services will also run over the
same route on Tuesday and Thursday and give shoppers four
hours in Tauranga.
Andrew von Dadelszen, chairman of
Environment Bay of Plenty’s transport committee, says the
changes represent a massive investment in public transport
for the western Bay of Plenty.
“The changes
offercommuters and shoppers a viable alternative to using
the carwhen they’re heading into Tauranga city. The new
service is modern, reliable and offersexcellent value for
money.”
Environment Bay of Plentymanages passenger
transport in the Bay of
Plenty.
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