Bay of Plenty Regional Council, NZ plans to offer free regional bus service for tertiary students

Bay of Plenty Regional Council, NZ free student bus service

Planning

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is planning a one year trial for offering free regional bus service for tertiary students. This project involves financially collaborating with the University of Waikato and the Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology to provide the free service. The goal of the project will be to improve access to tertiary education for local communities who struggle with the cost of transportation. The Council has budgeted $354,000 (NZD) in its 2020 Annual Plan for the trial run.

Citizen Services Transportation Pilot / POC

Bay of Plenty Regional Council, NZ

Regional council in New Zealand

New Zealand

Newsworthy

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