ORBUS updates

The number of roadworks in the city mean there are multiple diversions from the normal bus routes. The extra time needed for this, and the increased volume of post-holiday traffic, is causing delays of around 20 minutes during peak times.

The roadworks are ongoing which means the delays will continue for some time. Our apologies for this but there is no quick fix.

The delays also have an impact on the reliability of the Transit App (which many parents use) as the buses drop off the system when they deviate from the route. They do appear on the system again when they return to the route but the fact they vanish can cause confusion. Passengers can check the ORC website (details below) to see if their bus is cancelled. If it’s not on the website then it is delayed in traffic.

In summary:

Diversions causing bus delays

• George Street is closed to most buses until further notice.
• This means many buses have diverted from their usual routes and are going onto new streets because of the roadworks. This is causing delays of up to 20 minutes in peak hour traffic.
• The information on your Transit App is not as reliable at the minute as it can’t track buses when they are off their normal route.
• To find out if your bus is cancelled go to Dunedin buses (orc.govt.nz) and click the red banner. If your bus shows up there it is cancelled. If it is not showing up there then it is delayed because of traffic.
• Thank you for bearing with us as our city changes. Let's look out for each other on the roads so everyone gets home safe.