A trial van service transporting people from Waihi Beach, Waihi and Katikati is hoped to stay.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee has recommended to the council that the Waihi Beach trial van service be made permanent following engagement with the community.
The 11-seater van trial first started in October 2015 as an extension to the Katikati Shopper service.
The timetable was adjusted to better suit passengers and put in place in October last year.
The service is known as the Town Connector and connects Waihi Beach, Waihi and Katikati. Councillors recommended at Friday's public transport meeting to extend the service from one to two days a week.