Bus Information

Buses are provided by either the local BOPRC(Hopper buses) or the Ministry of Education (MOE). MOE buses are fully funded with location criteria regarding who can use their services. For 2020 the local Hopper buses are also free.(conditions stated below)

The College does not in any way own these bus services. BC has a Teacher in charge of buses and contacts for all services are provided listed below. Please use the contacts below rather than contacting the College office.

BC has a process for safely getting children on and off the buses on Campus as well as monitoring safe behavior while travelling on the bus.

Buses arrive at BC on weekdays between 8am and 8:35am and buses depart from BC between 3.30pm and 3:45pm daily. Vehicle access through the main entrance at Elder lane is restricted during those times.

• Hopper Routes
• MOE Routes
• Bethlehem Campus Bus Lineup

Contact details

Bethlehem College - Teacher in charge of buses: Mr John Wilson  [email protected]

BOPRC Hopper Buses

[email protected]
0800 4229 287

Bethlehem College dedicated 2021 Hopper Bus routes

BayHopper FAQ

MOE Buses

[email protected] 

Ministry of Education website: For Information on safety, conveyance allowances etc. MOE transport

Bus Companies – for routes/bus stop enquiries:

Bethlehem Coachlines – 07 571 0360             Go Bus ‐ 07 543 0158              NZ Bus - 021-598-597

Route Information

BOPRC - Hopper BayBus (operator NZ Bus) Routes

Bethlehem College dedicated 2021 Hopper Bus routes

All school services drop off and pick up in the school bus bay.

Bayhopper Services

Lost Property on buses

All Bethlehem College Hopper school bus services are operated by NZ Bus. 

For lost property please contact NZ Bus on 0800 200 569. 

Fares

In 2021 all students travelling on dedicated Bayhopper school buses or Tauranga urban routes can travel for free before 9am and between 2.30pm and 6.30pm.  This trial has been extended to the end of the 2021 school year and applies to school days only. 

Students are required to use a Bee card on some bus routes (see list here) – if using a Bee card make sure that you have had your concession loaded otherwise you will be charged an adult fare.

If you are a student and paying by cash, please either be in school uniform or present your student ID to the driver to have your concession applied.

More Information

Route descriptions and timetables are available on their website, www.baybus.co.nz.  

Bethlehem College dedicated 2021 Hopper Bus routes

Please contact BOPRC at [email protected] if you have any queries regarding the school network.

MOE Routes

Bethlehem College Bus Lineup

1 - Fields

2 - Centre

3 - Courts

4 - Moffat Rd

Bus Services