Otago Regional Council is excited to launch the new Mosgiel Express bus service, running directly between central Mosgiel and Dunedin’s Bus Hub during weekday peak times.

“We’re very happy we now have enough bus drivers to provide for our Mosgiel commuters, who’ve been waiting patiently for the new Mosgiel Express,” says ORC’s Manager Transport, Lorraine Cheyne.

The new service, starting on 4 September, is part of a larger programme of work under the Connecting Dunedin banner; a collaboration between ORC, Dunedin City Council and Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency.

The Mosgiel Express will run three times in the morning and six times in the afternoon on weekdays.

Mosgiel Express – route 78

Weekday peak time service

This service will run in peak time on weekdays, starting Monday 4 September. Peak time covers rush hours in the morning (6.30am – 9am) and afternoon (3pm – 6.30pm).

Mornings

• The service departs Mosgiel terminus at 7.15am, 7.45am and 8.15am and stops to collect passengers at the clocktower. It then travels direct to the Dunedin Bus Hub (Stop H).
• Does not stop on Princes Street.

Afternoons

• The service departs the Dunedin Bus Hub (Stop H) every 30 minutes from 3.30pm until 6pm. It travels direct to Gordon Rd, stopping at the Glasgow St bus stop and Mosgiel Terminus.
• Does not stop on Princes Street.

Extra weekday buses - Route 77

Every 15 minutes at peak times

Buses between Mosgiel and Dunedin will run every 15 minutes on weekdays in morning and afternoon peak hours, starting September 4.

Extra weekday services for route 77

Commuters in Fairfield and Green Island will also be well provided for with an increase to a 15-minute frequency for the current weekday Mosgiel service.

“We are putting 15 more services every weekday onto the route 77 service. The increased number of services means more options for passengers in Mosgiel, Fairfield and Green Island to journey into and out of Dunedin City,” says Ms Cheyne.

Check this link for more information on all city changes https://www.orc.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-media-releases/2023/august/new-mosgiel-express-launches.