A trial of subsidised bus trips over Tākaka Hill is to continue until the middle of next year.
Earlier this year, we were able to secure funding to help pay for bus fares for Nelson and Tasman locals to get to and from Tākaka and Motueka.
The trial has been a success, so working with Golden Bay Coachlines, we can now offer 20 subsidised trips a month until the end of June 2024.
It’s on a first come first served basis but means we will cover half the cost of adult fares, so it will cost just $16 to get over the hill.
The kids don’t miss out either because with our subsidy it will only cost $6 to travel between Tākaka and Motueka, or back the other way.
Services run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Passengers will need to prove they are residents by showing some form of ID like a local library card or another proof of address like a rates, power or telephone bill.
Bookings can be made at the Golden Bay Coachlines office on Commercial Street in Tākaka, or by phoning 03 525 8352.