Oamaru school link service

Pearson’s Town Bus (PTB)

As part of our mission to support the community, Pearsons operates an independent ‘pay as you go’ bus service linking schools across Oamaru. Our Monday to Friday service is strictly for students only (Year 1 to Year 13) and provides a safe and reliable way to get to and from school safely and on time.

Simple fare options

To keep the service running smoothly please make sure you have your fare or concession card ready when boarding. We operate a pay at the door system with discount pass options as below.

  • Casual single ride: $3.50 (Paid to the driver)
  • The 12-ride pass: $35.00 (Great value – available directly from your driver)
  • Yearly unlimited pass: $720.00 (annual payment)

Payment is definitely required day of travel. We aren’t able to offer credit terms or deferred payment. Note any unused concession cards can carry into the next school year.

Who can ride?

Ages: 5 years through to year 13. This is a private student service. It’s not open to the general public or parents to travel.

Schedule and routes

The PTB covers a comprehensive loop of Oamaru, including South Hill, the North End, and central school hubs. Download the latest PDF guide including stop locations and morning/afternoon departure times.

ALL PUPILS TO BE AT THE STOPS 10 MINUTES AHEAD OF SCHEDULE

Please also note that any road closures may cause service disruptions within your area. Where a bus stop is affected by a road closure or detour, the bus will travel to the nearest accessible stop available on the route map.

Buying your tickets

Casual rides can be paid to the driver direct. You can purchase concession cards by bank transfer.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Account name: Ritchies Transport Holdings Limited t/a Pearsons Coachlines
  • Bank Account: 02-0888-0370740-000