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ManaBus will commence operating express coach services on the [[North Island]] of New Zealand on 21 November 2014.<ref name=Bus&Coach31Oct14>[http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=8761&categoryid=1 Souter launches low-cost NZ express service] ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 31 October 2014</ref> Advertised fares start at $1 (plus $1 booking fee), using a [[yield management]] model as employed by [[Megabus (Europe)|Megabus]] and [[Onnibus]].<ref>[http://www.souterinvestments.com/news/manabuscom-launches-express-coach-n10162-s11.aspx ManaBus.com Launches Express Coach Service in New Zealand] Souter Investments 30 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.manabus.com/en/press-release.htm?pid=20141029_0002 About ManaBus.com] ManaBus 29 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.3news.co.nz/business/manabus-launches-in-north-island-2014103008 ManaBus to launch in North Island] ''[[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]'' 30 October 2014</ref> |
ManaBus will commence operating express coach services on the [[North Island]] of New Zealand on 21 November 2014.<ref name=Bus&Coach31Oct14>[http://www.busandcoach.com/newspage.aspx?id=8761&categoryid=1 Souter launches low-cost NZ express service] ''Bus & Coach Professional'' 31 October 2014</ref> Advertised fares start at $1 (plus $1 booking fee), using a [[yield management]] model as employed by [[Megabus (Europe)|Megabus]], [[PolskiBus]] and [[Onnibus]].<ref>[http://www.souterinvestments.com/news/manabuscom-launches-express-coach-n10162-s11.aspx ManaBus.com Launches Express Coach Service in New Zealand] Souter Investments 30 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.manabus.com/en/press-release.htm?pid=20141029_0002 About ManaBus.com] ManaBus 29 October 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.3news.co.nz/business/manabus-launches-in-north-island-2014103008 ManaBus to launch in North Island] ''[[TV3 (New Zealand)|TV3]]'' 30 October 2014</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:32, 5 November 2014
| Parent | Highland Global Transport |
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| Commenced operation | 21 November 2014 |
| Headquarters | Auckland |
| Service area | North Island |
| Service type | Express coach operator |
| Routes | 1 |
| Website | www.manabus.com |
ManaBus[1] is a future New Zealand express coach operator. Owned by Brian Souter's Highland Global Transport,[2] it will commence operating on the North Island on 21 November 2014.
History
ManaBus will commence operating express coach services on the North Island of New Zealand on 21 November 2014.[3] Advertised fares start at $1 (plus $1 booking fee), using a yield management model as employed by Megabus, PolskiBus and Onnibus.[4][5][6]
Services
ManaBus will commence operating on 21 November 2014 with one route from Auckland to Wellington. On 5 December 2014, a second service will commence between Auckland and Tauranga. On 19 December 2014, a further three services will commence between Whangarei and Hamilton, Whangarei and Rotorua, and Auckland and Hamilton.[7]
Fleet
ManaBus will commence with a fleet of Kiwi Bus Builders bodied Volvo B11Rs.[3]
References
- ^ Companies Office extract company 4961839 Manabus.com Limited
- ^ Companies House extract company no SC432205 Highland Global Transport Limited
- ^ a b Souter launches low-cost NZ express service Bus & Coach Professional 31 October 2014
- ^ ManaBus.com Launches Express Coach Service in New Zealand Souter Investments 30 October 2014
- ^ About ManaBus.com ManaBus 29 October 2014
- ^ ManaBus to launch in North Island TV3 30 October 2014
- ^ Bus Timetable ManaBus
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