Canterbury town may finally get a bus service

UpdatedNZ Herald13 Aug, 2026 12:23 AM3 mins to readPegasus Bay Coachlines is planning to run an Amberley bus service. Photo / Pegasus Bay CoachlinesAmberley residents could soon ride the bus into Christchurch.North Canterbury-based Pegasus Bay Coachlines is negotiating with Environment Canterbury (ECan) to run a privately funded bus service between Amberley and Christchurch.

Currently, there are no public transport options for commuters wanting to travel the 45km distance. Pegasus Bay Coachlines chief

Canterbury town may finally get a bus service

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