A new bus network for Gisborne
From 15 December, a more flexible bus network is coming to Gisborne with more services and improved coverage of new estates and more schools.
Routes 473 and 474 will become routes 73 and 74, and form a new two-way bus loop around Gisborne. Passengers will be able to catch a bus in either direction without pre-booking.
A dedicated pre-booked Route 77 service will travel between Bullengarook and Gisborne Station via the town centre and have more services throughout the day and on weekends.
To plan your journey, download the PTV app, use the Journey Planner or check your timetables.
The Gisborne Town School Special will be replaced by the new two-way public bus loop, doubling the seats available during school travel time.
All passengers can purchase paper tickets on the bus with the driver using cash or card for single trips or a daily, weekly, or monthly pass.
New Gisborne Network
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Summary of the changes
The changes to the Gisborne town bus network will include:
- Replacing routes 473 and 474 with new routes 73 and 74 to create a simple two-way loop around Gisborne.
- Passengers can catch a bus in either direction in the loop, accessing all pick up and drop off points across the Gisborne township.
- The two-way loop will be a fixed route service and does not require pre-booking.
- There will be more bus services across the day and longer operating hours, with buses running every hour in both directions. Bus services will also start earlier and finish later.
- Willowbank Primary School will also be included in the new two-way bus loop, making school travel easier in this growing part of Gisborne.
- An extension will be introduced at the start and end of each school day for students who attend Holy Cross Primary School.
- The Gisborne Town School Special will be replaced by the new two-way public bus loop, doubling the seats available during school travel time.
- Providing a dedicated pre-booked service from Bullengarook to Gisborne Station via town centre (Route 77), with more services on weekdays, and new weekend services.
- The prebooked Route 77 service will be available for four return trips per weekday and have new weekend availability – three return trips on Saturday and two on Sunday.
- Route 77 can be booked online through the Gisborne Transit website. Bookings must be made by 6pm the day before your booking.
New route maps
Gisborne Network Map
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