GizzyBus operates 4 bus routes from the city centre to outer suburbs Monday to Friday 7am - 5.15pm.
- The bus terminal is on Bright Street at the Gladstone Road end, in the CBD.
- There's no weekend or public holiday bus service.
- There's no bus service for rural or coastal townships.
For the school bus service visit the Waka Kura page
Cost to ride on GizzyBus
| Cash Fare | Registered Bee Card fare | |
|---|---|---|
| Child (under 5yrs) | free | free |
| Child (5-12) | $1.10 | $1 |
| Youth (13-18 yrs) | $1.10 | $1 |
| Adult (18+) | $2.20 | $2 |
| Community Service Card holder | N/A | $1 |
| SuperGold (65+) | $2.20 | Free 9am – 3pm $2.20 other times |
Same day transfer from one GizzyBus to another within 90 minutes is free. Free transfers do not apply to return journeys.
Bee card
Information and to apply for a Bee Card
Bus timetable
4 routes - 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B.
Bus drivers will try to keep to the times. But be aware the bus may be running a few minutes early or late, depending on traffic. The departure times from the city centre will always be on time.
Route 1A. City - Hospital - Te Hapara - City
For all the stops along the route - see Timing Stops for Route 1A [PDF, 779 KB]
| AM | AM | PM | PM | PM | |||
| Leaves | Bright Street | 7.45 | 9.45 | 11.45 | 1.45 | 3.45 | 5.10 |
| via | Ballance Street | 7.55 | 9.55 | 11.55 | 1.55 | 3.55 | 5.15 |
| Hospital | 8.05 | 10.05 | 12.05 | 2.05 | 4.05 | 5.20 | |
| Aberdeen Rd Te Wiremu | 8.20 | 10.20 | 12.20 | 2.20 | 4.20 | 5.30 | |
| Arrives | Bright Street | 8.30 | 10.30 | 12.30 | 2.30 | 4.30 | 5.35 |
Route 1B. City - Desmond Rd - Elgin - City
For all the stops along the route seeTiming Stops for Route 1B [PDF, 807 KB]
Please note these timing stops are not guaranteed.
| AM | AM | AM | PM | PM | PM | ||
| Leaves | Bright Street | 7.00 | 8.45 | 10.45 | 12.45 | 2.45 | 5.15 |
| via | Desmond Road | 7.10 | 8.55 | 10.55 | 12.55 | 2.55 | 5.20 |
| Rugby Park | 7.20 | 9.05 | 11.05 | 1.05 | 3.05 | 5.30 | |
| Elgin Shops | 7.30 | 9.15 | 11.15 | 1.15 | 3.15 | 5.35 | |
| Arrives | Bright Street | 7.45 | 9.30 | 11.30 | 1.30 | 3.30 | 5.45 |
Route 2A. City - Kaiti - Tamarau - City
For all the stops along the route seeTiming Stops for Route 2A [PDF, 839 KB]
| AM | AM | AM | AM | PM | PM | PM | PM | |||
| Leaves | Bright Street | 7.45 | 9.00 | 9.45 | 10.45 | 11.45 | 12.45 | 1.45 | 3.45 | 5.10 |
| via | Kaiti Mall | 7.55 | 9.10 | 9.55 | 10.55 | 11.55 | 12.55 | 1.55 | 3.55 | 5.20 |
| Heath Johnston Park | 8.05 | 9.20 | 10.05 | 11.05 | 12.05 | 1.05 | 2.05 | 4.05 | 5.25 | |
| De Lautour Shops | 8.20 | 9.35 | 10.20 | 11.20 | 12.20 | 1.20 | 2.20 | 4.20 | 5.35 | |
| Arrives | Bright Street | 8.30 | 9.45 | 10.30 | 11.30 | 12.30 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 4.30 | 5.45 |
Route 2B. City - Elgin - Hospital - City
For all the stops along the route see Timing Stops for Route 2B [PDF, 819 KB]
Please note these timing stops are not guaranteed.
| AM | AM | AM | AM | PM | PM | PM | PM | |||
| Leaves | Bright Street | 7.00 | 8.45 | 9.45 | 10.45 | 11.45 | 12.45 | 1.45 | 2.45 | 5.15 |
| via | YMCA | 7.05 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 10.50 | 11.50 | 12.50 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 5.20 |
| Elgin Shops | 7.15 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 | 1.00 | 2.00 | 3.00 | 5.25 | |
| Hospital | 7.30 | 9.15 | 10.15 | 11.15 | 12.15 | 1.15 | 2.15 | 3.15 | 5.30 | |
| Arrives | Bright Street | 7.45 | 9.30 | 10.30 | 11.30 | 12.30 | 1.30 | 2.30 | 3.30 | 5.45 |
Bus routes on a map
Wheelchair and pushchair friendly
GizzyBuses are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Please let the driver know if you require assistance and an accessibility ramp will be lowered for you. There are pushchair and wheelchair space allocated on the bus.
Bike racks on buses
There's a temporary suspension on loading bikes onto racks.
In November 2024 safety concerns were raised about racks loaded with cycles potentially blocking the bus' headlights. We're waiting for guidance from NZ Transport Agency as this suspension applies across the country to all public buses.