I Love Public Transport Whanganui

Could the bus be for you? With new routes and more frequent services, it’s easier than you think.

I Love Public Transport Whanganui are a community group encouraging better public transport in our city.

On April 17, World Public Transport Day, Whanganui gets a new, improved bus network, which includes:

  • More frequent services to all areas
  • Two Tide routes running every 20 minutes – meaning Aramoho, Castlecliff, Gonville and Whanganui East and Springvale/Tawhero all have frequent service
  • Hourly service to St Johns, Whanganui East via Ikitara Road, and Springvale East, and new service to Putiki
  • Extended service hours, seven days a week
  • More options for school students – with frequent service past or near high schools
  • Free buses for the first month!

How can you use the new network?

Use the Transit app – it’s the easiest way to work out how to get where you need to go. Press ‘GO’ when using the app and to help other users see where the bus is.

Get a Bee Card – you can buy one and top up by paying cash to the driver. Register your Bee Card online to:

  • Top up anytime and check your balance online
  • Set up auto top-up so you never run out of credit
  • Protect your balance if your card is lost or stolen
  • Add concessions (e.g. SuperGold, Community Services Card) for automatic discounts
  • Ensure your weekly fare cap is applied (max $18 per week in Whanganui)
  • View your trips and track your spending
  • Manage multiple cards in one account

The new network
Check out the new network below. For timetables and more information, go to Horizons. For all queries or faults, email transport@horizons.govt.nz – this ensures faults are logged to be dealt with in future.

Tell us your story!

We’re looking for positive stories about how you use the new bus network. Share yours with us by emailing us with your story, or a short video.

Join us and become a Public Transport Champion!

I Love Public transport Whanganui are seeking Public Transport Champions to join our group and help us to support great public transport use, and advocate for continued improvement – better stops and information, long distance routes to other towns and cities, and even rail in the future. Email us and come along to our meeting.