Catching the school bus to and from Taupo Intermediate School
The Ministry of Education (MOE) sets all school bus routes and policy for school transport eligibility.
To be eligible to travel free on the Taupõ Schools Network Service you must live further than 3.2 km (shortest walking route) away from Taupō Intermediate School.
All eligible students will be allocated the required bus fob when signing up to the bus service when starting at Taupõ Intermediate School.
This information is recorded for emergency action and as a roll for who is travelling on the bus each day.
Tranzit Coachlines is our locally appointed school bus service provider for Taupõ Schools Network.
Our current bus routes are:
o Wairakei
o Kinloch
o Nukuhau Shops
o Richmond Heights
o Waitahanui
o Tukairangi Rd/Acacia Bay (Top shops). Includes Mapara Rd up to Tukairangi Rd
o Napier-Taupo Rd & Nga Roto
o Tirohanga
o Aratiatia – Includes SH5 North of Taupo to beginning of Tram Rd, View Rd & Cnr of Broadlands & Whites Rd
o Mapara Rd – North of Tukairangi Rd
o Oruanui
o Western Bay/SH32 – Includes SH1 north of Taupo, Palmer Mill Rd & Rangatira Point
Turangi Bus Service – Turangi Rentals
As there is no school bus from Turangi to Taupō, students must use the private bus company from Turangi and pay for a concession card. This bus drops off and collects students from our school.
For information regarding the Turangi buses, please contact Turangi Rentals on 07 3868226.
Other information:
Eligible bus students are only allowed to travel to their parents/caregiver’s place/s of residence. They are not to use other buses for personal use.
No Free Rides from Taupō Intermediate to Taupo-Nui-A-Tia or any other location in town. If this happens, students will be asked to leave the bus.
Regular bus users are not allowed to take a friend on the bus for a visit for an afternoon, weekend, or other activities. Please organise other means of transport for these friends wanting to come visit.
In case of an emergency please contact bwoods@taupointermediate.co.nz to discuss a possible solution to these bus related issues.
Regards
Brent Woods – Principal