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Otago Daily Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Go Bus community fund offering $10,000 grants
Grants to support local groups are being offered by a local transport company. Bus operator Go Bus, a subsidiary of Kinetic, is offering grants of up to $10,000 plus in-kind support to non-profits, sporting clubs and organisations making a difference in Otago communities. Its Moving Communities Fund aims to help local organisations that are making a difference by supporting wellbeing and uplifting communities. In a statement, Go Bus chief operating officer Ben Barlow said the fund supported organisations that championed youth and disadvantaged groups, promoted equity, diversity and inclusion, addressed pressing local needs through non-political, community-based solutions and aligned with Kinetic's dedication to social and environmental sustainability. "Our drivers and depot teams are out in Otago every day, so they get to see up close the incredible efforts of local community groups," Mr Barlow said. "The Moving Communities Fund allows us to support these grassroots efforts to grow their impact and keep making a difference." Since launching in Kinetic's Australian operations last year, the fund had supported 40 grassroots projects, enabling practical solutions and uplifting communities often overlooked in traditional funding cycles. Kinetic New Zealand managing director Calum Haslop said the programme reflected Kinetic's ongoing commitment to making a meaningful difference across the country. "We're proud of the great relationships we've built with partners across New Zealand and launching the Moving Communities Fund here feels like a natural next step in making an even bigger, more meaningful impact. "Through the fund, we're committed to supporting frontline solutions to real challenges at the grassroots level, particularly in the regions we operate. "Whether it is $1000 to help a regional rugby team get to their next competition or larger support for a youth programme facing tough times, we want to continue supporting those who uplift their communities every day." Applications are open at and close on July 31. Successful recipients will be announced in September. — APL
Otago Daily Times
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Bus service on demand
Otago Regional Council (ORC) is launching a new public transport service operated by Go Bus (a subsidiary of Kinetic) for Mosgiel on Monday, June 30. Orbus On Demand will offer a different way for people to travel. It will operate within the Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont areas using a wheelchair-accessible 22-seat electric bus. The service will replace the Mosgiel loop service (Routes 80 and 81), which ends at 6pm on Friday, June 27. The new on-demand bus service will run on weekdays from 8am to 6pm. People can book any time via the Orbus On Demand app or by phoning ORC Customer Services weekdays from 8am to 5pm. The app is free to download from the App Store or Google Play. Orbus On Demand is not a door-to-door service; it is a rideshare service where passengers may be joined by others during their trip. There are nearly 100 pick-up/drop-off points available; some are marked bus stops, and some are not. The Orbus On Demand app or the customer services team will direct people to the closest pick-up location within the service zone. ORC Public and Active Transport Committee co-chairman Andrew Noone said, in a statement, Orbus On Demand aimed to add convenience and provide wider coverage for bus users in the area. This was something residents asked ORC for during its Long-Term Plan consultation. "This represents a new era of public transport. It means no parking worries and hassle-free trips to essential services like medical and community centres or visiting friends and family across town," Mr Noone said. A fleet of 13 new electric buses servicing the Mosgiel Dunedin route, also operated by Go Bus, will also be launched on June 30, although some buses started running on the route earlier this month. The fleet includes six large 75-passenger capacity buses, introduced to increase capacity during peak times and allow for further bus-use growth in Mosgiel. The launch of the electric Orbus On Demand service is the final step in moving all Mosgiel buses to zero emissions, enabling ORC to deliver cleaner, more sustainable public transport for the region. Go Bus chief operating officer Ben Barlow said it was proud to work alongside the council to deliver the new service. "It represents a forward-thinking approach to public transport in the region," he said. "It's great to be part of a solution that's not only convenient but also aligned with ORC's wider goals around accessibility and sustainability." On demand bus service The Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont on-demand bus service begins at 8am on Monday, June 30, and will run on weekdays from 8am to 6pm. To book, download the Orbus On Demand app or call 0800 672 8736 on weekdays, 8am-5pm. Visit — APL
1News
13-06-2025
- 1News
Man in wheelchair seriously injured after collision with bus
A man in a wheelchair has been seriously injured following a collision with a bus in Napier this afternoon. Emergency services were alerted following reports of a crash involving a GoBay bus on Lee Rd, in Taradale, around 2.30pm, a police spokesperson told 1News. Go Bus, the operator, said a manager was sent to the site as soon as it was alerted to the incident and the injured man was taken to hospital. In a statement this afternoon, the chairman of the Hawke's Bay Regional Transport Committee, Martin Williams, called the incident deeply distressing. "The wheelchair occupant is understood to have potentially serious injuries. 'Our thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with the individual who was injured, their whānau, and all those impacted by this incident. We understand the impact this has had on the community and especially on those who witnessed it,' Williams said. ADVERTISEMENT 'We are also providing support to the bus driver alongside Go Bus who is understandably shaken. This is a traumatic situation, and our priority is the wellbeing of all parties directly affected as investigations continue. 'We are working closely with the relevant agencies to understand what happened and to ensure every step is taken to prevent anything like this in the future. This is the very last thing we want to see happen in our public transport services.' GoBay Route 13 (Napier-Tamatea-Taradale route) buses were temporarily suspended but have since resumed. Young child injured in Auckland car crash A young child has been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Auckland's Henderson this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Newington Rd around 3pm. The child has been taken to hospital with a broken leg and foot injuries, police said. A section of Newington Rd between Great North Rd and Keruru Rd was closed and motorists advised to expect delays. Traffic management was at the scene and traffic was being diverted.
Scoop
13-06-2025
- General
- Scoop
Bus-Wheelchair Crash In Taradale
Press Release – Hawkes Bay Regional Council Go Bus, the operator, has its manager on-site now to operationally manage the incident. Regional Council manages the bus service in Hawke's Bay. There was a serious accident shortly after 2 p.m. this afternoon between a GoBay bus operating Route 13, on Lee Road in Taradale, and the occupant of a wheelchair. Emergency services are present and the injuries are serious. Go Bus, the operator, has it's manager on-site now to operationally manage the incident. Regional Council manages the bus service in Hawke's Bay. Route 13 buses are suspended at the moment as a result, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. We will update with more information as it comes to hand.
Scoop
11-06-2025
- Scoop
Orbus On Demand: A New Electric Rideshare Service Debuting In Mosgiel
Press Release – Otago Regional Council The service is replacing the Mosgiel loop service (Routes 80 and 81), which ends at 6pm on Friday, 27 June. The new on demand bus service will run weekdays from 8am to 6pm. Otago Regional Council (ORC) is launching an innovative new public transport service operated by Go Bus (a subsidiary of Kinetic) for Mosgiel on Monday, 30 June. Orbus On Demand offers a different way for people to travel. It will operate within the Mosgiel, Wingatui, East Taieri and Kinmont areas using a wheelchair-accessible 22-seat electric bus. The service is replacing the Mosgiel loop service (Routes 80 and 81), which ends at 6pm on Friday, 27 June. The new on demand bus service will run weekdays from 8am to 6pm. People can book any time via the Orbus On Demand app or by phoning ORC Customer Services weekdays from 8am to 5pm. The app is free to download from the App Store or Google Play from 16 June. Orbus On Demand is not a door-to-door service; it is a rideshare service where passengers may be joined by others during their trip. There are nearly 100 pick-up/drop-off points available; some are marked bus stops, and some are not. The Orbus On Demand app or the Customer Services team will direct people to the closest pick-up location anywhere in the service zone. (see map below). Co-chair of Otago Regional Council's Public and Active Transport Committee Andrew Noone says Orbus On Demand aims to add convenience and provide wider coverage for bus users in the area, which is something residents asked ORC for during ORC's Long-Term Plan consultation. 'This represents a new era of public transport. It means no parking worries and hassle-free trips to essential services like medical and community centres or visiting friends and family across town.' A fleet of 13 new electric buses servicing the Mosgiel – Dunedin route, also operated by Go Bus, will also be launched on 30 June, although some buses started running on the route earlier this month. The fleet includes six large 75-passenger capacity buses, introduced to increase capacity during peak times and allow for further bus-use growth in Mosgiel. The launch of the electric Orbus On Demand service is the final step in moving all Mosgiel buses to zero emissions, enabling ORC to deliver cleaner more sustainable public transport for the region. Ben Barlow, Chief Operating Officer, Go Bus, says: 'We're proud to be working alongside Otago Regional Council to deliver this innovative new On Demand service. It represents a forward-thinking approach to public transport in the region. 'It's great to be part of a solution that's not only convenient but also aligned with ORC's wider goals around accessibility and sustainability.'
