South Canterbury
Just wanted to pass on feedback that our driver Richard Rowley, was fabulous on the last Catlin’s tour. Belinda Wilson, Senior Tours Consultant, CLIA Master Cruise Consultant, Pukekohe Travel
Many thanks for your drivers, Allan Frewen & Jayden Gould, assistance with Hadlow-to-Harbour (H2H) 2021. We can’t do this without you. While the objective of H2H is to bring a community together and be active, we also raise money via entry fees – that we then give to various Timaru charities who work so hard in our community for us all. This year those receiving funds are: The Heart Foundation, Hospice, Stroke Club and Life Education Trust. Anthony Brien, Secretary, Timaru North Rotary.
Just waited to say the drivers we had yesterday at Lake Opuha were great. Keen to hear about what we were doing and helpful too. Please pass on a big thanks from me. Cheers. Hayden Titchener, HOD, Outdoor Education, Geraldine High School
. . . for again supplying buses to take people from Caroline Bay to Hadlow for the start of our annual fun run. This is a much-appreciated service, especially by people who don't have someone to take them there by car, and would probably not otherwise be able to take part. The success of the day is due in no small part to the help given by businesses such as Ritchies Transport. Noel Crawford, Coordinator of Alpine Energy Hadlow to Harbour
Thanks, great service from Grant our driver. Lynne Hodges, Nolan Building, Timaru
I just wanted to give you some feedback on the excellent service today provided by your 3 drivers who drove students from Waimataitai School out to Gunn’s Bush and back. Very nice, personable staff. Much appreciated. Nicky Severinsen, Room 18 Teacher, Waimataitai School
I just wanted to let you know we were very pleased with our trip today!. A very comfortable coach, a very professional driver, who was very helpful and obliging. We would love to have Grant drive for us every time, is he is available. Simon Prattley, President, Wanderers Walk Group
Get a free, no obligation price from Ritchies South Canterbury. Large or small groups, we have the resources, experience and high standards to ensure your special trip goes smoothly and is affordable. Click the blue button above, to get a price now - for more in-depth info go to our Bus Charters page.
Ritchies Transport base in Timaru is centrally located to provide a range of bus services to a high standard throughout South Canterbury.
Our fleet of locally based vehicles ranges from vans to luxury coaches doing everything from tour charters to school work and public transport. In association with our other depots in Ashburton and in Christchurch and Dunedin, Ritchies have the unique capacity to handle all your local transport needs.
To see Ritchies Urban routes and timetables in Timaru Click Here
For any school bus service schedules or local public transport, please contact your local school or transport authority.
South Canterbury Public Transport
South Canterbury Coach Charters
South Canterbury Airport & Hotel transfers
South Canterbury School & Sports transport
South Canterbury Tour & Convention Groups
South Canterbury Special Needs services
Ritchies Transport South Canterbury
52 Sheffield Street, Washdyke,
Timaru, Canterbury 7910, New Zealand
Email: timaru.depot@ritchies.co.nz
Phone: (03) 688 7300
Fax: (03) 684 7301
Postal address: PO Box 752 Timaru
Arnold Garchow
Area Manager
Email: timaru.manager@ritchies.co.nz
Phone: (03) 6887300
Cell: 0275 557 053
David Horne
Ritchies Transport Timaru Operations Supervisor
Email: timaru.depot@ritchies.co.nz
Phone: 0275 997 288
Geraldine
Cell: 0275 997 288
Fairlie
Cell: 0275 997 288
Timaru
Address: 52 Sheffield St, Washdyke, Timaru, 7910
Phone: (03) 688 7300
Temuka
Phone: 0275 997 288
Ashburton
Phone: 0275 997 288
For all Insurance Inquiries or correspondence contact insurance@ritchies.co.nz or phone 027 544 8672. Insurance inquiries to Depots or individuals will not be responded to.
Full Time / Part Time
Ritchies in South Canterbury is looking for reliable locals as drivers.
A steady income with time to enjoy the South Canterbury lifestyle. Newcomers to the industry are welcome, full training provided to suitable applicants. Class 2 + 4 license with P endorsement an advantage.
To apply or view all current vacancies go to our recruitment site at careers.ritchies.co.nz.
