A new report that could lead to a request by the regional council to strip Christchurch City Council of its public transport responsibilities has caught the council by surprise.
Canterbury regional councillors unanimously agreed on Wednesday to investigate a new public transport model for Christchurch – possibly similar to Auckland Transport – and merge the two councils’ public transport powers.
While Environment Canterbury is in charge of the day-to-day service – setting routes, buying buses – it is up to the city council to build the physical infrastructure.
