Exciting changes coming for NBus

A better timetable, a new improved Stoke Loop and easy to access low floor buses are the first of some exciting changes to the NBus service this year.

From 30 July, an improved version of what was called the Stoke Loop will hit the road again. It will be operating during off-peak hours and will cover the majority of Stoke, bringing people into the centre of Stoke for shopping or connection with the Nelson/Richmond services.

Brand new low floor buses will be introduced on this and other local routes, making it easier for people who are less mobile, wheelchair and pram users to get on and off the bus more easily. 

The timetable will also be changing slightly. In response to community feedback, the services between Nelson and Richmond will be operating longer on the weekends. On the local routes around the city, the timetable has been tweaked slightly. The timing changes will help the network to run more efficiently.

These changes will all come into effect from 30 July 2018 and the new timetables will be available soon, so check it out at nbus.co.nz

Later in the year, look forward to the start of electronic ticketing with the ease of tag on/tag off technology and a change in fare zones making it even more affordable to ride the NBus.