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Palmerston North City Buses

Former municipal transport operator in Palmerston North, New Zealand

Palmerston North City Buses (also known variously as the Palmerston North Municipal Motor Service, Palmerston North City Bus Service or simply City Buses) was the municipal bus operation run by the Palmerston North City Council from 1921 until 1991. The system was bus-only from the outset, as the city never built a tramway network.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Palmerston North City Buses (also known variously as the Palmerston North Municipal Motor Service, Palmerston North City Bus Service or simply City Buses) was the municipal bus operation run by the Palmerston North City Council from 1921 until 1991. The system was bus-only from the outset, as the city never built a tramway network.2

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