News media release
6 September 2018
New bus services bring increased capacity for Karori commuters
Two additional buses have been introduced to increase passenger capacity for Karori commuters during the daily peak,
timed for 07:50 and 08:30 Monday through Friday between Karori Park and Courtenay Place.
The buses will double up for existing buses already running on posted timetables, providing additional capacity rather
than newly scheduled services, for the next three months .
Sourced from Mana Coachlines, the green buses will not feature Metlink livery but will be easily identifiable and
display the sign: Route 2 Courtenay Place.
“We know there’s a capacity problem on this route so we’re doing something about it. In the short term the additional
buses will help move passengers to their destinations into town. Over the longer term we will better match demand by
adding higher capacity buses rather than additional vehicles,’ says Greater Wellington councillor Daran Ponter.
RouteTimeDepartingDestinationAdded to network30812Hutchison Road Stop AWellington Station14/8/1830822Hutchison Road Stop AWellington Station14/8/18360750Kilbirnie Shops Stop BWellington Station14/8/18360800Kilbirnie Shops Stop BWellington Station14/8/1820755Karori ParkCourtenay Place 06/9/1820830Karori ParkCourtenay Place06/9/1821705Courtenay Place Stop AKarori24/8/1821720Courtenay Place Stop AKarori21/8/1821715Lambton Quay North End Stop D (Supreme Court)Seatoun21/8/1831705Wellington Station Stop BLyall Bay21/8/18
“Where significant capacity issues have been identified, Metlink has acted to meet customer needs. Since mid-August 10
buses have now been added into existing schedules to provide a temporary increase in capacity ahead of the full roll out
of the bus fleet. We’ve heard, and we’re acting on, customer feedback.”
ENDS