If a new high frequency bus service coming to Whanganui proves popular it could lead to new routes being established in the future, Horizons Regional Council’s public transport chairman says.
The ‘every 20-minutes’ bus service has been given the name Te Ngaru The Tide and starts on February 18.
Horizons passenger transport committee chairman Sam Ferguson said the regional and Whanganui District councils were excited to launch the new route as it would better meet the needs of the community.
“The service will run in both directions from Castlecliff to Aramoho and stop in key locations throughout the city such as the hospital, city centre and upper Victoria Ave shops.”
He said promotion for Te Ngaru starts this week to give residents notice it’s commencing soon.
