On September 20, all urban Citylink, school Citylink, Connector, Your Connector and Southlink bus services will be free for all passengers all day.
Bee Cards, which are normally $5, will also be available free from all retailers.
Cheryl said the services, which collectively transport more than 3,000 passengers daily, are key to making this initiative widely accessible.
“This is both a small ‘thank you’ to regular passengers and an incentive for new passengers to give buses a go and experience the ease and many benefits of public transport. We hope people take advantage of this free offer and join us on board this World Car Free Day. No need for a Bee Card or a cash fare, just show up, hop on board and get to where you need to go.”
World Car Free Day encourages communities to consider sustainable alternatives to private vehicles for daily travel.
By offering free bus travel and free Bee Cards the council aims to inspire residents to explore eco-friendly transportation options, reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future for Taranaki.
