Gisborne bus patronage drops 16% as council reviews transport network
Gisborne District Council will review its public transport network after passenger numbers fell 20,200 in the first six months of a new contract.
Gisborne's bus service has experienced a significant decline in passenger numbers following the start of a new bus contract. The council recorded a drop of 20,200 passengers in the first six months, equivalent to a 16% fall in patronage. In response, the council will review the public transport network one year into the new contract.
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Gisborne bus patronage falls 16% as public transport network faces changes
Gisborne District Council will review its public transport network a year into a new bus contract after passenger numbers fell 20,200 in the first six months.