Public transport network review

Help shape the future of public transport

We're reviewing the bus and ferry network within Christchurch and the surrounding townships in Selwyn and Waimakariri. We want to hear from you.

Your feedback will help shape the future of public transport here for years to come.

Complete the survey now and go into the draw to win one of three $300 grocery vouchers.

Feedback is open until Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Whether you catch the bus often, sometimes or never - let us know:

  • what works and what doesn’t
  • what would encourage you to use public transport more often
  • which changes we should prioritise across the network
  • what would make the biggest difference for you and your family.

While we know some people would like to see service to towns further afield, or rail options, progressed, these are outside the scope of this review. Your feedback on the bus and ferry network is what will make the biggest difference right now.

A current proposal: Routes 44 and 135

As part of this review, we're also seeking feedback on a proposal to improve Route 44 Shirley/Westmorland and remove Route 135 New Brighton/The Palms. This will be most relevant to customers who currently use these routes.

When coming up with this proposal, we looked at how well the routes were used and feedback from bus users over the last few years. You can give feedback on this proposal alongside the wider network review, or on the network review only.

View the proposed changes for Route 44 and 135

Help shape the future of public transport

We're reviewing the bus and ferry network within Christchurch and the surrounding townships in Selwyn and Waimakariri. We want to hear from you.

Your feedback will help shape the future of public transport here for years to come.

Complete the survey now and go into the draw to win one of three $300 grocery vouchers.

Feedback is open until Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Whether you catch the bus often, sometimes or never - let us know:

  • what works and what doesn’t
  • what would encourage you to use public transport more often
  • which changes we should prioritise across the network
  • what would make the biggest difference for you and your family.

While we know some people would like to see service to towns further afield, or rail options, progressed, these are outside the scope of this review. Your feedback on the bus and ferry network is what will make the biggest difference right now.

A current proposal: Routes 44 and 135

As part of this review, we're also seeking feedback on a proposal to improve Route 44 Shirley/Westmorland and remove Route 135 New Brighton/The Palms. This will be most relevant to customers who currently use these routes.

When coming up with this proposal, we looked at how well the routes were used and feedback from bus users over the last few years. You can give feedback on this proposal alongside the wider network review, or on the network review only.

View the proposed changes for Route 44 and 135

  • Metro network review survey

    We’re reviewing Metro bus and ferry services across Christchurch and parts of the Waimakariri and Selwyn districts. 

    Whether you use public transport every day, occasionally or not at all – we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us prioritise improvements to the network for years to come. 

    Use this form if you also want to give feedback on the proposal for changes to Route 44 Shirley/Westmorland and Route 135 New Brighton/The Palms. 

    The survey should take 10-15 mins to complete. Feedback is open until 11.59pm on Wednesday 24 June. 

    • Privacy: Any personal information you supply will only be used for the purpose of understanding your views and factoring them into decision making. You can read our Privacy Statement on our website. 
    • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help summarise and identify themes in submissions. All summaries are reviewed by staff. Read more about how we use AI.
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Page last updated: 18 May 2026, 09:53 AM