With 24 routes crossing the city, and many other buses serving regional schools, most schools are either on a bus route or just a short walk away.

Whenever you travel in the city, you can transfer onto another bus for free within half an hour. Use the map to find out your easiest route to school, or check out the Journey Planner, and information on the free Transit Realtime app. 

Buses can be busy, especially at the end of the school day, so make sure to look into all the possible routes you can take to get to and from school.

 

Bus better with Bee Card!  

If you're using the bus regularly, make sure you pay with a Bee Card to get discounted travel every time you use the bus. Order one online at beecard.co.nz or pick one up from the Hamilton Transport Centre for FREE. 

When your balance gets low, you'll need to top up online by logging into your account at beecard.co.nz. You can also top up with cash at the Hamilton Transport Centre.

Find out more about Bee Card here.

 

Catching the bus

Stand on the footpath near the front of the designated bus stop.

Many bus stops are used by more than one route, so as the bus approaches, check the route number and destination displayed on the front of the bus. Raise your arm as a signal to the driver that you want the bus to stop.

If you're paying with a Bee Card, hold your card up to the machine until it beeps to record your fare.

Look out for those around you

We want to make sure that travelling by bus is as friendly, safe and comfortable as possible for all our passengers. So, please make sure you treat other travellers with respect - perhaps even give up your seat for older passengers - and leave our buses clean and tidy.

When you're on the bus:

  • No eating
  • No drinking
  • No feet on seats
  • No loud music. Use your headphones.

There is a formal code of conduct. You can read it here, and it's also displayed on the buses and at the Transport Centre.

 

Lost property

If you have lost an item on the bus, please call the team at the Transport Centre on (07) 859 0509 or visit the BUSIT counter inside the Transport Centre. We try our best to get lost property back to owners. We hold all lost property for one month. 

 

Need help?

Our friendly team at the Transport Centre is available at the BUSIT counter from 8 am until 4.30 pm Monday to Friday to help you with your journey. Or call 0800 205 305 where staff can assist 24 hours a day.