With Wellington\u2019s next bus operator soon being decided, four new \u201cserious operators\u201d have signalled they will throw their hat in the ring.<\/p>\n
For Greater Wellington Regional Council transport committee chairperson Thomas Nash \u2013 who spent much of his six years of council dealing with the fallout of the last contract change \u2013 it is about as promising as it could be.<\/p>\n
Wellington\u2019s buses are currently run by four companies \u2013 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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