People with disabilities, mobility issues or anxiety about using public transport can try out the Bay Hopper accessible buses in a safe, supportive environment.
The have a go on an accessible bus event, organised by CCS Disability Action Bay of Plenty with Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Go Bus, gives people the chance to familiarise themselves with local bus features so they can feel more confident using public transport.
The event is taking place on Thursday from 11am to 2pm at the Wharf Street bus stop, outside TSB Bank in Tauranga's CBD.
Tauranga City Council Community Development Committee chairman Steve Morris said the event was timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is this year themed "Inclusion matters: access and empowerment for people of all abilities".
"Public transport is absolutely essential in making sure our city is accessible for everyone, and this event is a great way of helping people to feel more confident using our local buses so they can participate fully in their community," Cr Morris said.