One of the most popular ideas for transport in Cambridge has been to create a bus service around town – and we’ve got some good news!

Waipā District Council has been partnering with Waikato Regional Council on a detailed study about what could work in Cambridge. We’ve come up with four possible options:

• Fixed-route services – a local service with stops around town and a regular timetable.
• On-demand services – book a ride in a smaller vehicle when you need it.
• Hybrid services – a mix of fixed routes with some on-demand flexibility.
• Subsidised services – this might be a subsidised taxi service or charitable health shuttle, where a traditional bus might not be viable.

As Cambridge grows, we all want to get around easily, without sitting in traffic or hunting for a carpark. That’s where public transport comes in. It’s not just about getting from A to B, it’s about keeping people and goods moving, while easing congestion – think about how much room a bus with 20 people on it takes up, compared to 20 cars on the road.

But what would it take for people in Cambridge to choose public transport?

What option do you think would work best for the town?