Supporting our locals

November 2024

One of the more heart-warming initiatives that Tranzit Coachlines is involved in is Pack the Bus.

This annual campaign has been operating in many parts of New Zealand for several years, and this November we are proud to have a dedicated Tranzit bus and drive move throughout the communities of Whanganui, Palmerston North and Wairarapa visiting schools, public spaces and businesses to collect donated Xmas presents and non-perishable food items from members of the public. Once the bus is packed; these donated goods are then redistributed to families in need during the festive season via official agencies.

We are grateful to our partners Media Works, Property Brokers, Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton and councils in each of the regions we operate this amazing campaign, which sees the community come together in the spirit of generosity.

October 2024

Nature Clean Up provides valuable insights

Our Tranzit Coachlines Taranaki team helped remove 325 litres of rubbish from the environment during a Nature Clean Up near Lake Rotomanu and the Waiwhakaiho River in New Plymouth. Working under the guidance of Sustainable Taranaki’s knowledgeable team, our team of drivers and operations members collected nine buckets of rubbish. Following a waste audit, it was found that only 25% of this was able to be diverted from landfill into either compost or recycling. In addition to this waste, the team collected glass, plastic bottles, aluminium cans, mixed recyclables (cardboard and plastics), recyclable metals and golf balls. The most unusual find was half of an old metal drum. The Nature Clean Up not only helped this local environment but also raised awareness about the importance of taking responsibility for it.

Sustainable Taranaki loved partnering with our enthusiastic Tranzit team. 

“It is great to meet people that want to contribute to reducing the amount of plastic and other pollutants flowing into our awa and moana,” says Suzy Randall, Sustainable Taranaki’s Zero Waste Manager.

It was also great to see our team being taught recycling tips and tricks that they can share with our other team members throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.

September 2024

Promoting school bus safety messages

Our Tranzit Coachlines team makes the time to remind road users and students travelling on the school bus, of their individual responsibilities, as well as promoting important school bus safety messages.

These include reminding all road users to slow down to 20km when driving past a stationary school bus in both directions and reminding students about best bus behaviour and etiquette.

“If you’re driving around when school buses are operating, it is important to know that there is a 20kph speed limit if you are passing a stationary school bus – in either direction – that is dropping off or picking up children. It’s also important for all road users to remember that if you see a school bus displaying school bus signs, please slow down,” says Colin Shotter, Tranzit Coachlines Taranaki Manager.

“It’s also important students adhere to best bus behaviour practises when travelling to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for everyone, including the school bus driver.”

Over the years, we’ve partnered with Road Safety Councils, NZ Police, District Councils, Road Safety Councils and Ministry of Education to encourage all road users to slow down to 20km/ph when travelling past a stationary school bus in both directions. This month our team visited schools in Taranaki to share our free school bus safety resource and to share our school bus safety videos.

Starting the school bus journey

20km/hr past a stationary school bus

Best bus behaviour

“This is about reminding everyone in the community about the importance of adhering to the road rules and working together to keep children safe.”

If you’d like to find out more about our free Tranzit Coachlines school bus safety resource, please email zn.oc.tiznart@gnitekram