Our Regions

From the heart of the South

In our daily work delivering professional bus and coach services we get to showcase thriving South Island towns and iconic landscapes. Strong local knowledge and expertise supports every Pearsons journey. From rugged ranges to rolling plains and the dramatic beauty of the coast, the areas below are home to our teams.

At a glance

Bus hire and coach charter services across Mid Canterbury, North Otago and beyond.

5000+ school run kilometres daily

Our fleet covers an extensive service network spanning the Canterbury and Otago regions.

100+ vehicles

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Vehicles to support your needs. with charter, school and tour drivers.

We can scale, and travel, to meet any demand linking tour and charters nationwide through our partnership with the wider Ritchies network.

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From the heart of the South

Mid Canterbury

Ashburton Depot

LOCAL. RURAL. CONNECTED.
Serving as our Mid Canterbury headquarters, this depot supports our extensive school transport networks and private charter services across the plains and into the high country.

  • Key areas: Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Mt Somers, and Hinds.
  • Services: School transport, Tours, sports charters and community events

North and East Otago

Ōamaru Depot

HERITAGE. COASTLINE. COMMUNITY.
As our gateway to the Waitaki Valley and East Otago, our Oamaru team operates a versatile fleet ready to navigate the unique geography of the Whitestone Geopark and the coastal corridor.

  • Key areas: Ōmārama, Twizel, Kurow, Palmerston, Waikouaiti and Karitane.
  • Services: Waitaki District school services, sport charters, weddings, and inter-regional tours.

Community Support

We know that consistent and safe bus services are the top priorities for schools and parents. Pearsons is a proven provider for the Ministry of Education and many schools across our regions delivering reliable on time daily services. Our drivers are local experts who know the routes and care about the safety of everyone on board.

Pearsons is also there for:

  • school camps and sports trips
  • community events and group travel
  • weddings and celebrations
  • tours and day trips

We don’t just travel through these regions; we are part of them, getting people where they need to be, safely and on time.

Explore with us

From coastal landmarks to rural venues, the regions we serve are rich with places to explore, celebrate and experience. Just some of the places worth the journey:

Featured destinations

Regional highlights