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Coromandel to Thames free bus service

Geoff from Coromandel

A reminder that the Coromandel Town-Thames Connector trial will be coming to an end on Tuesday 18 June 2024

Around 1,000 trips have been made by passengers on the Connector service since it started on 18 December 2023. The Connector service was funded by a Government storm recovery grant. The aim was to help people with access to healthcare, education, job opportunities, appointments and staying connected with their whānau.

Below you will find a timetable and information on how to use the service. If you have any questions, please contact customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz.

The Coromandel Town-Thames Connector trial bus (actually taxi van) service runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All trips are free, but maximum capacity is 11 passengers and booking is essential.
Book by sending a text message to the taxi company, including your name, the service date and time and the town you are being picked up from. For example "Book Coromandel to Thames 06/05/2024 8am, John Smith"

Schedule:

Departing Woollams Avenue carpark Coromandel Town 8.00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Thames 9.30am. Text Coromandel Taxis 027 376 4466 to book.

Departing Woollams Avenue carpark Coromandel Town 4.45 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Thames 6.15 pm. Text Thames Taxis 027 3413013 to book.

Departing 200 Mary St (outside Civic Centre) 10.00 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Coromandel 11.30am. Text Coromandel Taxis 027 376 4466 to book.

Departing 200 Mary St (outside Civic Centre) 3.00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Arrives Coromandel 4.30 pm. Text Thames Taxis 027 3413013 to book.

Stops
• Thames bus stop: 200 Mary Street, outside the Civic Centre
• Te Puru: Aputa Avenue
• Waiomu Reserve
• Tapu Reserve
• Te Mata Point Reserve
• Manaia: Parking bays at Te Wharekura o Manaia (off Goldfields Road)
• Coromandel Town: Woollams Avenue carpark

If you need help booking, contact customer services team on customer.services@tcdc.govt.nz or 07 868 0200

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