This route is activated when the R5-8 emergency route is in place.
Morning service
The route follows starts 15mins earlier than normal and follows the usual R9 route as far as Pyes Pa Road. It then travels to Pyes Pa School and travels back towards Tauranga, picking up students who would usually be on the R5 service.
South end of Joyce Road – 7.45am
Pyes Pa School – 8.00am
Corner of Joyce Road travelling north – 8.10am
Kennedy Road – 8.25am
afternoon service
This bus follows the usual R9 route as far as Pyes Pa Road. It then travels to Pyes Pa School and travels back towards Tauranga, dropping off students who would usually be on the R5 service.
South end of Joyce Road – 4.05pm
Pyes Pa School – 4.20pm
Corner of Joyce Road travelling north – 4.30pm
Keenan Road – 4.45pm
Please note: you may not have your usual driver delivering this service. Please ensure that you are waiting at the bus stop in good time and be prepared to wave down the driver. On afternoon services, students should be ready to let the driver know when their stop is coming up – older students can assist younger students with this. Parents can help by waiting at the stop and flagging down the bus as it approaches.
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