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| New Bus for Wakefield-Brightwater-Richmond Service |
OVERWHELMING PUBLIC INTEREST IN THIS ARTICLE
The Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust has recently bought an 8 -seater Nissan Serena Hybrid, which is replacing the 12-seater bus the Trust have been running on hire from the Wakefield Homestead.
Rachel Mason, the Marketing Co-ordinator of the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust said “the transport is still currently running every Tuesday. However, now that we have our own bus, we are able to run it as often and when we like, provided there are enough volunteer drivers.”
The Trust are currently exploring the possibility of hiring out the transport to groups or individuals. Rachel said “the hire rate is expected to be equivalent to the current bus fare of $5 for a return trip to Richmond with the vehicle half full. This would be about $25 for the distance from Wakefield to Richmond, equating to $5.50 per person including driver.” Rachel believes that if a group or individual can fill the vehicle to capacity, the cost per person would be even less.
The NTCTT is currently finalising the hire agreement form and procedures, but you can already register your interest by texting or phoning 022 6822 373. You will be sent details on how to hire the bus as soon as the hire agreement form and procedures have been finalised.
Rachel said “the vehicle will still be running the door-to-door service on Tuesdays as a bus for individuals who want to travel to Richmond for the $5 fare, or $4 from Brightwater.”
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| USE THE BUS! WAKEFIELD - BRIGHTWATER - RICHMOND RETURN. VISIT www.ntctt.org.nz FOR TIMETABLE, PHONE 020 4195 8866 TO BOOK A SEAT OR FOR INFORMATION |
Rachel went on to explain “we would like to expand the service to at least two days per week provided there is sufficient interest and also volunteer drivers. If you would like to use the bus or would like further information, please phone or text 022 6822 373.”
The new Bus being a Nissan Serena Hybrid delivers generous cabin space and comfortable seats for all with an electric powertrain that eliminates any delays in charging the vehicle. There are also many clever features such as the electric sliding doors. It has smart looks, practical boot and high torque from the electric motor. The Serena has a fuel consumption of 14.2km per litre and can travel up to 852km on a tankful.
The Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust have a number of public transport options available in Tasman make sure you have a look at their website www.ntctt.org.nz or call 0204 195 8866
The service is run entirely by volunteers with financial assistance from Tasman District Council and others.
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Volunteer drivers are needed by the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust to drive the Wakefield Community Bus. If you are interested, please phone/text Rachel on 020 4196 0553 for further details.
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| MAPUA WILLING WHEELS, CONTACT TO BOOK A RIDE PHONE RACHEL 022 6822 373 |
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