The Regional Public Transport Plan guides how Otago Regional Council invests time and money into public transport from 2025 to 2035.

Otago Regional Council (ORC), together with its partner agencies, has prepared this Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) to set out the objectives and policies for delivering public transport in Dunedin, Queenstown and the wider Otago Region from 2025 to 2035.

The plan aims to provide public transport solutions that are easy to understand and meet communities’ diverse needs. In short, public transport people want to use – more often. It is a strategic document that will direct ORC’s focus and investment over the coming decade and provide clear direction on how to respond to future challenges and opportunities.

Key features of this RPTP include:

• New network planning maps for Dunedin, Queenstown and regional services
• Updated policies on fares and funding in line with the Government Policy Statement on land transport 2024
• A new section on ORC's intentions to support community transport services in Otago

This plan replaces RPTP 2021-2024. 

1. Passenger experience: Provide useful public transport services that promote social inclusion and respect the safety and wellbeing of all passengers.

2. Build trust: Ensure public transport projects align with community priorities.

3. Environmental sustainability: Invest in a public transport system that reduces dependence on private vehicles, promotes positive environmental outcomes and supports sustainable urban planning and development.

4. A connected and integrated network: Provide a reliable and convenient public transport system.

5. Value for money: Provide public transport services that are good value for money.