A new fixed-route ‘hail and ride’ bus service, Route 59, will launch in Tawa on Monday, 24 February, replacing the Metlink On Demand trial.
The service will operate weekdays from 7am to 7pm, running between Greenacres and Grenada North, with stops at Tawa shops, Takapu Road Station, and Linden Station.
Greater Wellington Transport Committee chair Thomas Nash said the new service was introduced after government funding for the On Demand trial was declined.
“Route 59 will use the same 20-person Sprinter buses as the On Demand trial. The buses will now accept cash, SuperGold cards, and Snapper, and will have buzzers to signal stops,” Nash said.
While the new route will not cover Kenepuru and Summerset on the Landing, Nash said adjustments to routes 60 and 60e were planned to address this, with changes expected in April.
In areas without formal bus stops, passengers can flag down the bus at designated ‘stopping areas’, which are marked on the Metlink route map. These areas are chosen for safety but will not have bus stop signs or poles.
Metlink will host drop-in sessions at the Tawa Community Centre and Kapi Mana Bridge Club for residents to learn more about the service and provide feedback. A review of the route will take place mid-year.
Drop-in session details
- Wednesday, 19 February, 5pm – Tawa Community Centre
- Thursday, 20 February, 10am – Tawa Community Centre
- Friday, 21 February, 12 noon – Kapi Mana Bridge Club
For more information, visit Metlink.
