With Wellington’s next bus operator soon being decided, four new “serious operators” have signalled they will throw their hat in the ring.
For Greater Wellington Regional Council transport committee chairperson Thomas Nash – who spent much of his six years of council dealing with the fallout of the last contract change – it is about as promising as it could be.
Wellington’s buses are currently run by four companies – Tranzurban and Kinetic are the main ones with bit players Mana Coach Services and Uzabus. Their contracts with the regional council expire in three tranches in 2027, 2028 and 2030. The number 4 route can be extended to 2033.
