Public transport in New Plymouth
| Locale | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Service area | New Plymouth District |
| Service type | Public transport in New Plymouth |
| Destinations | Route 1 – Moturoa Route 2 – Whalers Gate Route 3 – Lynmouth- Marfell Route 4 – Westown-Hurdon Route 5 – Frankleigh Park-Ferndale Route 6 – Vogletown-Brooklands Route 7 – Welbourn-Highlands Park Route 8 – Merrilands-Highland Park Route 9 – Fitzroy-The Valley-Glen Avon Route 20 – Bell Block-Waitara Route 40 – Ōakura |
| Hubs | New Plymouth CBD |
| Fuel type | Diesel, Electricity (historic), petrol (historic) |
| Operator | Tranzit Coachlines |
| Website | taranakibus.info |
Public transport in New Plymouth is undergoing a revival after many years of minimal council support since the early 1990s. The system covers New Plymouth city, as well as services to Waitara, Inglewood, Ōakura and recently Stratford. Major changes were introduced on 31 May 2010. New routes were introduced, and service levels greatly expanded. Funding (from the Council and NZTA) for the expanded service was provided on a “trial” basis for two years and was subject to the services performing satisfactorily. These services became permanent in 2012.