Free buses in Dunedin and Queenstown this weekend

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

World Car Free Day is happening on Saturday, 22 September, and to encourage Dunedin and Queenstown residents to try alternative transport methods, bus travel will be free all day on the Dunedin Public Transport network and Orbus Queenstown.

Car Free Day is an international day, supported by over 1,000 cities. The day highlights alternatives to car travel and the social and environmental benefits of walking, cycling, or taking the bus.

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult suggested this is the perfect opportunity for locals to see what commuting to the CBD could be like by giving up the car for a day. “We’ve all been heavily reliant on cars in Queenstown, but times are changing. We’re already seeing increasing bus passenger numbers who are rating the service highly. As the town continues to grow, where it’s possible and practical we need to think differently about how we get around. So why not try bringing the kids into town on the bus for free on the 22 September and see if it could work for you too,” said Mayor Boult.

Source: Otago Regional Council via Scoop
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