Getting on and off the bus

Signalling the bus

If the bus approaching your stop is the one you are planning to take, stay on the curb and signal the driver with a clear wave of your arm. The driver will then pull over at the stop to allow you to get on board.

You can check your bus in real time using our Live Departures - simply search for your stop and see what buses are due.

Check the Live Departures

Getting on (boarding) the bus

Use the front door of the bus to board (and in most instances, please use the rear door to exit).

All of our New Plymouth urban buses are wheelchair accessible, with super low floors and ramps. We also have one accessible bus that runs on the 101 Hāwera - New Plymouth route.

Tagging on

If you are using a Bee Card, please tag on by swiping your card at the reader (located on the pole on your right as you get on, or on top of the unit to the left of the driver) and move through the bus to allow those behind you to board. Remember to tag off when you get off (there’s another reader by the back doors).

Getting off the bus

When your stop is approaching, press one of the Stop buttons located on the poles to signal to the driver that you’d like them to stop at the next stop.

Drivers need time to signal and slow down as they approach a bus stop so be sure to give them a bit of time. If no one is waiting at the stop and the stop button hasn’t been pressed, drivers will pass the stop.

Where possible, please use the rear door when getting off, so everyone can board safely at the front.

Tagging off

If you used a Bee Card to pay for your trip, remember to tag off when you leave the bus. There will be a card reader at the rear door. Tagging off applies any free fare or concession you’re entitled to. Note if you don’t tag off, you’ll be charged a full adult fare by default.