The Tranzit Group of Companies
About Us
Our long and proud history dates to 1925 when Albert Snelgrove established the Grey Bus Service in Wairarapa, named so, because grey paint was the only colour you could buy at the time!
Over the next few decades, the company expanded throughout Wairarapa, eventually changing its name to the Blue Bus Service, before becoming known as Tranzit in 1985. Now, Tranzit is in its fourth generation of operation with Albert’s grandsons, Paul and Keven, at the helm and their children part of Tranzit’s senior leadership team. Even though head office proudly remains in Wairarapa, the company has significantly grown.
Today, Tranzit employs over 2000 team members and operates over 2000 vehicles from Cape Reinga to Bluff. With depots and workshops throughout New Zealand, Tranzit has the flexibility to meet all transport requirements – all the while upholding core family values and a genuine, honest and trustworthy approach, meaning customers receive the best service.
Due to the depth and breadth of the company, The Tranzit Group is behind the country’s most well-known travel and tourism brands including InterCity, Cross Country Rentals, Tranzit Coachlines, Tranzit Tours, Pacific Tourways (Auckland) Limited, Rite Price Rentals and Bus Travel Ltd.
In addition, The Tranzit Group is committed to a sustainable future and helping New Zealand reach its decarbonisation goals. It owns and operates a growing electric bus fleet in the North Island and has invested in and built significant charging infrastructure. This currently stands at a total of 4,200kW – and is currently believed to be the largest privately owned bus charging network in the country.
Our Values - This is how we roll
Our Brands
Our Partner Relationships
- Metlink – providing urban bus services across the greater Wellington region
- Ministry of Education – providing School Bus services and Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA)
- Horizons Regional Council – providing urban bus services across Palmerston North and Whanganui
- Auckland Transport – providing urban bus services from the North Shore into the City
- Taranaki Regional Council - providing urban bus services across the Taranaki region