Our routes tend to be busiest during peak hours, so our operators have a fleet of buses to accommodate this high volume of passengers. Standard-sized buses are more efficient for high-demand routes and anticipated future growth.
When comparing operational costs, our current buses and smaller vehicles are quite similar. It's more cost-effective to operate standard-sized buses throughout the day rather than managing and maintaining a dual fleet of different sizes.
However, we are actively exploring more flexible solutions, such as our Baybus OnDemand trial in Tauranga South. This service uses smaller vehicles to better match supply with demand, aiming to improve efficiency and customer experience.