The number of bus passengers in Wanganui has risen by 5 per cent over the past four years, Horizons council says.
And Horizons transport planner Wayne Wallace said he's looking forward to further growth in 2013.
The SuperGold (senior citizen) usage was fairly steady but hadn't increased too much since
the free scheme was introduced by the government in 2008, he said.
Community feedback in March 2011 played a major role in recent improvements to bus services in Wanganui and these were having a positive impact.
The review of bus services in 2011 led to the relocation of the central terminal from Maria Place to Trafalgar Square and a more streamlined bus service.