School Bus Services

We take great pride in transporting your students to and from school safely. In some areas of New Zealand we are contracted by the Ministry of Education to deliver school bus services and in other areas we are contracted directly by the school.

Please note: The Ministry of Education (MOE) sets all school bus routes and policy for school transport eligibility. For more information about bus routes or eligibility for your area, please contact your school in the first instance. Also, if you have any queries relating to MOE school bus timetables or pick-up/drop-off locations, please contact your school first.

Alternatively, below is information in the areas we operate in.

Southern (Selwyn & Waimakariri Districts)
Tranzit is proud to deliver school bus services in the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts in north Canterbury, since buying Torlesse Travel in late 2022. Our team takes registrations for the Town Run, which is now operated by Tranzit Coachlines Southern. This Town Run goes from Darfield to West Melton and into Christchurch you can view the full timetable here. 

To register your interest, please email southern@tranzit.co.nz or call our team on 03 313 5453, who will be able to assist. 

In this part of New Zealand, Tranzit also provides transport up and down the mountain. Contact Vernon and the team on 03 313 5453 if you require specific information about this. 

Wellington

We look forward to transporting students in Upper Hutt. Our friendly team is available on 04 387 2018.

Wairarapa

Tranzit no longer delivers MOE school bus services in this region. Please contact your school for more information.
For school bus enquiries relating to Hadlow, St Matthew’s or Rathkeale or for our Metlink services, please ring 06 370 6600.

Palmerston North
Tranzit no longer delivers MOE school bus services in Palmerston North. Please contact your school for more information.

Hawke’s Bay

We look forward to transporting students throughout this region. If you have any queries, our team is available on 06 877 8133.

For timetables and details about the school buses as well as Boarder Bus bookings click here

Taupō

We will be transporting students throughout Taupō. Please ring our team on 07 377 8870.

Whanganui

Tranzit delivers MOE school bus services throughout the river city. Our friendly team is available on 06 345 7100.

Ohakune and Taumarunui

We look forward to transporting students throughout the central North Island. You can reach us at 027 702 1167.

Taranaki

Tranzit delivers some MOE school bus services throughout Taranaki. Our friendly team is available on 06 757 5783.

Tranzit is proud to work closely with the Ministry of Education by transporting thousands of Kiwi kids to school every day. We don’t just stop at daily classes, though. Schools regularly use Tranzit buses and coaches to help transport children to and from school trips and camps, sporting events, and end-of-year functions. To book a Tranzit vehicle for your next school trip, contact us for a free quote.  All Tranzit Ministry of Education school bus services are fully compliant with the Covid-19 vaccine mandate.

New Zealand’s school transport policy is outlined on the Ministry of Education fact sheets, which are designed to give parents and caregivers more information about getting their kids to and from school. You’ll find these fact sheets on the Ministry of Education website.