Published: February 2022 | Category: Vehicle inspection & certification , Guidance for specialists | Audience: Local & regional government
The purpose of the RUB is to standardise urban bus requirements across regional councils and Auckland Transport (AT) to create efficiencies and improve the usability and accessibility of buses for all customers.
Since the RUB was first issued in 2008 it has been reviewed twice (in 2011 and 2014) and updated in 2013 to accommodate double-decker buses.
The RUB was updated recently to improve accessibility, safety, and efficiency in operations. The update also includes the 2025 Mandate to move to a fully zero-emission fleet from 2025 and charging specifications for electric buses.
Title | Issued date |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2022 [PDF, 1.5 MB] |
Feb 2022 |
Feb 2022 |
Title | Issued date |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2021 [PDF, 1.2 MB] version 4.1 |
Aug 2021 |
Summary of changes: comparison of RUB 2014 with RUB 2021 4.0 and RUB 2021 4.1 [PDF, 276 KB] | Aug 2021 |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2021 [PDF, 1.2 MB] version 4.0 |
Mar 2021 |
Nov 2020 | |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2014 [PDF, 907 KB] version 3.0 |
Dec 2014 |
Summary of submissions and Transport Agency's response [PDF, 2.3 MB] | Dec 2014 |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2011 amended [PDF, 540 KB] |
Jul 2013 |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2011 [PDF, 657 KB] |
2011 |
Requirements for urban buses in New Zealand 2008 [PDF, 133 KB] |
2008 |