Busit

04/09/2026

Dad: "Want to hear a bus joke?"

Daughter: "Sure."

Dad: "Nah, you'll have to catch the next one." 🚌

Happy Father's Day this Sunday to the kings of dad jokes everywhere. 💙😄

03/09/2026

Changes are coming to Connect2Taupō routes #34 - #38 from 28 September, following community feedback gathered through our survey earlier this year.

The updates reallocate services across the network based on current usage and community feedback, providing additional weekday services for Tūrangi and Tokoroa/Mangakino, while reducing service days for Acacia Bay and Wairakei. All Tūrangi services will also operate with a larger bus, with larger buses introduced on Wairakei services two days per week.

Most routes will also have revised timetables, helping to create more consistent scheduling across the week and, in some cases, shorter journey times.

Check the updated service timetables below to see how your route may be affected and plan ahead for travel from 28 September.

27/08/2026

💛 Tomorrow is Daffodil Day.

Join us in showing your support this Daffodil Day. Whether you wear yellow, pin on a daffodil, take part in a fundraiser, or make a donation through the official Daffodil Day website, every show of support counts.

25/08/2026

With a SuperGold concession loaded onto your Bee Card, you can travel FREE on any BUSIT Service. Head out on the 24 Te Awamutu service and enjoy a easy affordable day out! 🚌

Remember, you can visit Te Awamutu Museum and pick up a Collectors Anonymous Guide to discover best distinations. Plus, grab a FREE voucher for Hoops & Scoops and Red Kitchen while stocks last. 🎟️

Tag your favourite SuperGold Card holder and give them an idea for their next day out. 👇

Find out more about eligibility: busit.co.nz/concessions/

17/08/2026

Preparing a fleet of more than 100 buses for service takes coordination, care, and teamwork.

Meet the Higgins Road team who work across day and night shifts to help keep Hamilton's buses clean and ready for service every day 🚌

We're proud to share their story – take a read 👇

Before the first passengers board a bus each morning, an important part of Hamilton’s public transport operation has already taken place. At Kinetic’s…

12/08/2026

🚌 Catch the 14 Claudelands bus and ride to the bus stop on Heaphy Terrace, right outside Claudelands Events Centre!

✨ Gate 1: Claudelands Event Centre
🛝 Gate 2 & 3: Magical Bridge Playground
🥕 Gate 3 & 4: Hamilton Farmers' Market

With a packed calendar of events over the next few months, there's never been a better time to catch the bus to Claudelands.

Other nearby routes: 4 (Flagstaff), 13 (University), 16 (Rototuna) and the Orbiter (5-15 min walk).

Make the journey part of your next adventure to Claudelands 💚

Check out upcoming events at Claudelands 👉 claudelands.co.nz/events/all-events

12/08/2026

Take part in our accessibility survey and be into win a $100 supermarket voucher!

Survey closes this Sunday, 16 August 2026.

Visit 👉 yourvoicematters.waikatoregion.govt.nz/accessibilityconcession

10/08/2026

Have you seen these new screens popping up around Hamilton? 👀

Making your bus journey a little easier, one stop at a time 🚌💙

Find more info at busit.co.nz/news-and-events/real-time/

06/08/2026

Heading to FMG Stadium Waikato for the NRLW this Saturday? 🏉

For just $2.67 per person, catch a Flex on demand rideshare from 6pm onwards. Or, from $1.34 per person*, hop on one of these bus routes, all stopping within a 10-minute walk of the stadium:

• Comet
• Meteor
• 1 Pukete
• 4 Flagstaff
• 5 Chartwell
• 9 Nawton
• 11 Fairfield
• 18 Te Rapa

⚠️ These bus routes are great for getting to the game but may not be operating after full-time. For your trip home, book a Flex on-demand ride or use another rideshare service.

📱 Download the Flex app to book your ride, or the Transit app to plan your bus journey.

*With a Bee Card, travelling within the Hamilton CBD Zone.