The following media release comes from Bay of Plenty Regional Council.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council (BOPRC) is urging morning commuters to take the bus on Thursday, September 22 in support of World Car-Free Day.
BOPRC staff will be rewarding those who use the bus on this day with treats between 7:30 am and 9 am, and one lucky person will win an Apple iPad Air.
The Regional Council’s transport policy manager, Garry Maloney, says it’s a great chance for people to try public transport buses while doing their bit to help the environment.
Mr Maloney says using alternate transport such as public buses has other benefits, including reducing congestion and stress and improving health and wellbeing.
“While commuting on the bus, you can use your mobile device or just take time out.”
Regional Council staff will be handing out treats and taking names for the iPad Air draw between 7:30 am and 9 am. The winner of the iPad draw will be advised the next day, on Friday, 23 September.
Staff will be at the following stops:
- Willow St, Tauranga
- Arawa St, Rotorua
- Quay St, Whakatane