Go Bus Christchurch
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- "Christchurch Bus Services" redirects here. For bus services in Christchurch, see public transport in ChristchurchPublic transport in ChristchurchPublic transport in Christchurch, New Zealand consists of bus services operated by three bus companies supported by a ferry, all jointly marketed as Metro.-Overview:...
- Not to be confused with GoBusPublic transport in DunedinPublic transport in Dunedin, New Zealand is mainly by bus. Three bus companies operate routes under their respective brands, co-branded with the Otago Regional Council as "GoBus"...
, the public transport system of DunedinDunedinDunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. It is considered to be one of the four main urban centres of New Zealand for historic, cultural, and geographic reasons. Dunedin was the largest city by territorial land area until...
Go Bus Christchurch Ltd. is a bus company owned by Go Bus Transport Ltd. Initially the company started off as Christchurch Bus Services Ltd in 2004, the company was sold to Go Bus Ltd in November 2010 after it was found that Christchurch Bus Services had failed to maintain vehicle maintenance and put the commuters in danger.
Routes
Go Bus Christchurch operate all routes previously operated by Christchurch Bus Services under the MetroPublic transport in Christchurch
Public transport in Christchurch, New Zealand consists of bus services operated by three bus companies supported by a ferry, all jointly marketed as Metro.-Overview:...
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(Key: Buses on route fitted with bike racks)
| # | Route | Origin | Destination | Timetable | Notes | ||
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| 7 | Halswell Halswell Halswell is a satellite town of Christchurch, New Zealand, located in open country nine kilometres southwest of the city centre on State Highway 75... /Queenspark |
Halswell | via City | Queenspark | |||
| 40 | Wainoni | City | via Wainoni | New Brighton New Brighton, New Zealand New Brighton is a coastal suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about to the east of the city centre.-Naming:The naming of New Brighton was apparently done on a 'spur of moment' decision by William Fee, an early settler of the area... |
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| 45 | North Shore | City | via Shirley Shirley, New Zealand Shirley, sometimes referred to as Windsor, is a suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand, about north-east of the city centre.-Naming:Susannah Buxton was married to John Buxton . On her deathbed in 1868, she asked her son, Joseph Shirley Buxton , to gift land to the Methodists to build a church... |
North Shore | |||
| 46 | Marshland | City | via Shirley | Marshland | |||
| 51 | Tower Junction/Aranui | New Brighton | via City | Christchurch Railway Station Christchurch Railway Station Christchurch railway station is an urban railway station serving the city of Christchurch, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island. It is located on the Main North Line at Addington Junction, and is the only remaining operational passenger railway station in the city, after suburban... |
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| 60 | Parklands | City | via Parklands | New Brighton | |||
| 83 | Hei Hei/Burwood Burwood, New Zealand Burwood is a north-eastern suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb is mostly a residential area and is centred around Burwood Hospital, Travis Wetland Nature Heritage Park and Bottle Lake Forest... |
Hornby Hornby, New Zealand Hornby is a major residential and retail suburb at the western edge of Christchurch, New Zealand.-Naming and history:Hornby was apparently named by Frederick William Delamain, who came to Christchurch from England in 1852. The name reportedly refers to Hornby-with-Farleton in Lancashire... |
via Hei Hei, City & Burwood | New Brighton | |||
| 84 | Russley/Avondale Avondale, Canterbury Avondale is a suburb of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located northeast of the city centre, and is close to the Avon River, four kilometres to the northwest of its estuary... |
Hornby | via Russley, City & Avondale | New Brighton | |||
| 90 | Rangiora Rangiora, New Zealand Rangiora is a rural town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest town in north Canterbury and the seat of the Waimakariri District Council.-Geography:... Direct |
City | via Papanui Papanui Papanui is a major suburb of Christchurch New Zealand. It is sited five kilometers to the northwest of the city centre. Papanui is a middle socio-economic area with a population of 3,543 consisting predominantly of Pākehā 92.3%, Māori 5.7%, Pacific peoples 2.5%, Asian 5.0%, Middle Eastern/Latin... |
Rangiora (direct) | |||
| 92 | Rangiora via Woodend Woodend, New Zealand Woodend is a town 26 km north of Christchurch on State Highway 1 named after one of New Zealand's early settlers named Thomas Woodend. The population as at the 2006 Census was 2,637.... & Waikuku |
City | via Papanui, Woodend & Waikuku | Rangiora | |||
| 480 | Kainga | Shirley | via Spencerville Spencerville, New Zealand Spencerville is a semi-rural town on the east coast of Canterbury, New Zealand north of Christchurch. The town backs on to Bottle Lake Forest and includes a large park and 80 hectare camping ground... |
Kainga | |||
| 912 | Woodend Shuttle | Woodend | Rangiora | ||||
| 913 | Woodend Shuttle via Waikuku | Woodend | via Waikuku | Rangiora |
Vehicles
Go Bus Christchurch uses buses brought by Christchurch Bus Services, these include| # | Make/Model | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 871-891(2004) | Designline Mercedes City Bus | New Zealand | #871 & 876 Northern Star; #881 in Bio Diesel Livery; #882 in Go Bus Livery |
| 894-897(2005) | Kiwi Bus Builders MAN 15.220 | New Zealand | #125 Returned to Service after crash |
| 829-843(1999) | Optare Optare Optare plc is a bus manufacturer and importer based in Leeds and Blackburn, UK. The company operates from three main business units, Bus Manufacturing, Coach Sales and Unitec.... Excel L1150 Optare Excel The Optare Excel is a low-floor full-size single-decker bus manufactured by Optare.Manufactured as an integral bus, the Excel was launched in 1995 as one of the first low-floor single-deck vehicles. The styling of the body was in keeping with existing Optare products, especially at the rear... |
England | #832 Is in Go Bus Livery |
| 844-846(2006) | Designline MAN 16.223 | New Zealand | All in Northern Star Livery |
| 847-848(2006) | Designline MAN 18.223 | New Zealand | #848 is in Northern Star Livery |
| 801-820(2010) & 849-862(2007) | Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Holding Co Ltd is a Chinese bus manufacturer based in Liaocheng, Shangdong Province. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and is one of China's major bus makers.-History:... LCK6112G |
China | #801-820 Delayed in delivery due to floods in China; #152 Crashed heaverly, Returned to Service as #852; #802 in GoBus Livery |
| 821-826(2010) & 863(2010) | Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Holding Co Ltd is a Chinese bus manufacturer based in Liaocheng, Shangdong Province. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and is one of China's major bus makers.-History:... LCK6126G/HG |
China | #821-826 Delayed in delivery due to floods in China |
| 164-191(2009) | Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Zhongtong Bus Holding Co Ltd is a Chinese bus manufacturer based in Liaocheng, Shangdong Province. The company is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and is one of China's major bus makers.-History:... LCK6910G |
China | School Buses |
| 31-32; 34-35; 50 & 434 | Coachwork International MAN SL202 Designline MAN 11.190 |
New Zealand | Temporary Buses from Go Bus Hamilton and Red Bus Originally Numbered in the 800-820, they were renumbered on arrival of New Zhongtong Buses |
Christchurch Bus Services
Christchurch Bus Services Ltd operated MetroPublic transport in Christchurch
Public transport in Christchurch, New Zealand consists of bus services operated by three bus companies supported by a ferry, all jointly marketed as Metro.-Overview:...
routes for Environment Canterbury, and private charter services for groups and schools. It was purchased in December 2010 by Go Bus Transport, of Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
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Timaru operations
Christchurch Bus Services previously operated in Timaru, South Canterbury through its subsidiary Timaru Bus Services, before terminating the contract with 18 months left, due to financial issues. Ritchies Transport gained the five Timaru routes.Operation Otautahi Waka
Operation Otautahi Waka ('Christchurch transport') was a commercial vehicle check on buses conducted by the New Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police is the national police force of New Zealand, responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout New Zealand...
on 18 November 2010. Christchurch Bus Services Ltd had four buses ordered of the road, which resulted in it being unable to operate a number of routes. These buses return to duty the following day after repairs. Redbus and Leopard also had buses ordered off the road. Environment Canterbury gave Christchurch Bus Services until 5pm, 19 of November 2010 to complete sale negotiations or lose their contracts for a number of routes. After CBS was sold, it was ruled an illegal action on the part of Environment Canterbury by the Courts and CBS owners received the money owed.