Greater transport options are being offered between Motueka and Richmond, and Tapawera and Richmond.

These community transport services are provided by the Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust (NTCTT), driven by a keen group of volunteers, and supported by us.

The Motueka Coastal Bus runs on Saturdays and Sundays, and further good news is bikes can be carried for free with fare-paying passengers.

Fares are $6 each way and this makes for a great family day out on Tasman’s Great Taste Trail. The family can have a biking adventure one-way and book seats and bike places on the bus back. Bookings need to be made by phoning the Motueka isite on 03 528 6543.

Changes have also been made to Tapawera to Richmond on Tuesdays and Tapawera to Motueka on Thursdays.

Full details of bus stops and times are available at ntctt.org.nz(external link).

But wait, because the story gets better ... the Trust has a promotion with Richmond Mall until the end of next month.

All NTCTT passengers travelling to Richmond will receive a free small coffee on the date of travel – the volunteer driver will have more details.

The Trust is dedicated to making a difference in keeping communities connected and reducing carbon emissions and congestion on our roads.