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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 6 MIN

Demand for bus travel booming in Canterbury

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In April, there was a ten percent increase in bus trips in Canterbury compared to the same time last year. That's 120,000 extra journeys. Even before the fuel crisis the regional council, Environment Canterbury said the network was under strain. Environment Canterbury, Public Transport General manager Stewart Gibson spoke to Lisa Owen.

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