General Updates

Travelling with BUSIT these holidays?

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Affected bus routes:

The 28. Tamahere/Mātangi launched on Monday 12 February 2024.

Connecting to Hamilton via the University of Waikato, this bus service alternates routes.

28: University - Tamahere/Matangi - University

27: University - Tauwhare Pā - University

Launching as a trial service in partnership with Waikato District Council, these routes will be using the smaller sprinter bus with 12 seats (or 10 including a wheelchair or mobility scooter), this service connects to the following BUSIT services below:

University of Waikato, Gate 1

Knighton Road/Clyde Street

  • Orbiter (High frequency - 15 minutes: Clockwise and Anti Clockwise)
    NOTE: The Orbiter does not connect to the Hamilton Transport Centre
  • Meteor (High frequency - 15 minutes: West to East)

Cambridge Road


Get around independently – to the shops, medical appointments, the library, or to visit friends and family without having to rely on others for a ride – or worry about driving and parking.

 

FARES

Travelling through one zone, the full fare from Hamilton to Tamahere/Matangi will be $4 cash or $2 Bee Card adult fare.

Read more about fares and travel zones here:
Fares – BUSIT

 

Get the best fare with Bee Card

If you're a SuperGold card holder, please apply for your concession before you travel. Once you're set up you'll be able to access free transport with your Bee Card.

Read more information about Bee Card and concessions here:
Bee Card – BUSIT

 

For any further queries please email busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz

Timetables

Tamahere Eventide Home and Village Tamahere Skate Park and Village Opp Mātangi School Cambridge Rd (Hillcrest Normal School) University (Inside Gate 1)
AM Depart Arrive Arrive Arrive Arrive
6.57 7.02 7.07 7.16 7.21
8.37 8.42 8.47 8.56 9.01
10.17 10.22 10.27 10.36 10.41
11.57 12.02 12.07 12.16 12.21
PM 1.37 1.42 1.47 1.56 2.01
3.17 3.22 3.27 3.36 3.41
4.57 5.02 5.07 5.16 5.21

 

Times in BOLD are scheduled, all other times are approximate.

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