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Wairarapa is Metlink’s first stop on the way to better bus services across the region, with a fleet of new buses and a new payment card coming into service from 30 April, says local regional councillor Adrienne Staples.

“We’re on our way to an integrated public transport network, and that means a new look and new services for Metlink that are focused on what customers have told us they want,” says Cr Staples. “Our Wairarapa customers will be the first to experience Metlink branded buses, supplied and operated by local bus company Tranzit. All the buses will be newly built and will be air conditioned, and will have bike racks to help you get around better.

“The other big change for customers is the move to Snapper for payment on buses. Snapper will replace Tranzit’s a.to.b. card from 30 April, so it’s important you get a Snapper card ahead of time so you can get the best value bus travel from day one. We’re providing free Snapper cards to a.to.b. card holders between 9 April and 11 May.

“Other changes coming in July for the Wairarapa include a new Sunday service between Martinborough and Masterton and some minor timetable changes so that buses and trains have better connections. We’ll be helping customers with information so they know about changes well before they happen.

“Signing up for MyMetlink updates (at www.metlink.org.nz) is one of the best ways you can keep up to date with what this actually means for you and how you can be more connected,” Councillor Staples says. “Our new network is designed to offer our customers the best of our region.  It will give us all a smoother and more comfortable travel experience. That will help our region grow and prosper, benefitting the lives of everyone in Greater Wellington.”

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