Hamilton Transport Centre

Update:nnThe fresh new look of the Transport Centre. Platforms upgraded, newly designed car park, water fountain added.nn-Original review-nGoodbye Route 8, and welcome Meteor.nnI used to catch the Route 8 to get to and get back from the city, it was only one service per hour which was a great inconvenience to me.nnNow the Meteor has replaced Route 8 and Route 2 with a high-frequency service running every 15 mins during weekdays. It will go to the Base on Oct so I can catch both The Meteor and the Orbiter to get there for the Te Huia service, which will be great.

I have been using the bus system in Hamilton since the 1970's.nIt has come a long way since stopping outside the Regent movie theatre and Woolworths.nSince then Hamilton has grown a lot.nThe bus system has grown in proportion.nThe current one is great. You can get anywhere with ease with a bit of planning. The Transit application off Playstore gives arrivals and departures in real time. This is very reliable.nThe Transport Centre itself is a very fine building. With a spacious high ceiling and an area to sit down and wait for your bus, out of the elements, is a godsend in winter. This is open from 7.30 am till after work.nThe council provides discount fares for the disabled and elderly patrons.nThe toilet facilities outside could be rethought. Not a good odour. Especially in summer. The toilets inside could be cleaned more often.nThe café is outrageously expensive.nTaxis are on their rank almost all day if you want to get around quickly and have some extra money.nAll round, the Transport Centre caters for all and sundry well enough.

I had a pleasant experience on my move from Auckland to Hamilton City. As my final destination, I got off with my luggage and used their facilities for a quick bite and a toilet break before heading off to my new place. Buses come and go with their passengers. The place can accommodate several people at the same time with a huge sitting area and charging stations. Buses outside can be seen clearly with its transparent walls. I purchased and topped up my Bee card in one of the Kiosks inside the building. Travel flyers, maps and guides are available for free.

Opened only between 7.30 am and 5 pm 9 am to 4 pm weekends. No waiting room open outside these hours for Intercity travellers! People arriving early/departing late, have to wait on the street, 'nice' suprise for tourists

Uber green is great but these guys are more affordable nice. I'd like to suggest that busses go no faster THAN 30KM IN BUILT UP AREAS. This review is popular with 8000 views please follow me on X. Can I also suggest to drivers be weary of the unpredictability of skate board and scooter amateur usage. Also an increase in animal and bird wild life in the spring in the Waikato on the road.