| 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.[1] 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.[2] These services became permanent in 2012.[citation needed]