Proposal: Remove Route 135 New Brighton/The Palms

This is one of Metro’s lowest-used services. Removing it would free up investment to extend coverage and reliability on Route 44 and improve services for a greater number of people.

Route 135 travels to Burwood Hospital, Taiora QEII and Shirley Boys’ and Avonside Girls’ High Schools. While the proposal will affect a small number of people, staff are committed to supporting current users of Route 135 to understand their transport options if the route is removed. Options include:

Routes 60, 80 and 7 cover most trips, although in some cases a transfer may be needed.
School Route 666 to Avonside Girls’ High School and Shirley Boys’ High School has already been extended to cover Marine Parade. 
School Routes 668 and 669 serve students travelling from Prestons and on Burwood Road.
The proposed Route 44 extension to Marshland Rd/The Palms would connect to School Routes 660 and 661, and Route 60).

Map showing the routes as they currently are.

Map showing the proposal: the removal of Route 135, the extension of Route 44 and other servicing routes in this area.

Schools

Our data shows us that most students are getting on the bus in Prestons, on Bluestone Drive, and on Mairehau Road. Under this proposal, school routes 668 and 669 would serve these customers.

For more information on the options to suit school students, check out the School services - maps and timetables or call Metro on 03 366 8855