Capital and Coast DHB – shuttle services
Shuttle Services
The shuttle van service runs every hour on weekdays, with the first shuttles departing simultaneously from both sites at 7.00am. Departures continue each hour on the hour, with the final departure at 6.00pm. Vans have ‘Wellington-Kenepuru Shuttle Service’ written on the sides.
The shuttle does not operate on weekends or public holidays. Reduced schedules operate over the Christmas / New Year peak holiday period – call Shuttle bookings on (04) 806-2708.
Departure Points
Kenepuru: Main public entrance to Accident and Medical Clinic
Wellington: Main public entrance to Wellington Regional Hospital
Bookings
Please make a booking, preferably at least one hour before you intend to travel. This can be done by telephone during the hours of 07:30am to 16:30pm, Monday to Friday. For travel in both directions, call Shuttle bookings on (04) 806-2708.
Please note that space on the shuttle is limited and patients will always have priority.
To ensure the correct information is entered please have ready the following details: to and from, date, time, first name and surname, patient, visitor or staff. Please ensure you bring a copy of your appointment letter for display on request.
If insufficient seats are available, seats will be allocated according to the following priorities:
1. Patients / outpatients travelling to / from appointments
2. Relatives / caregivers / visitors of patients / outpatients
3. On-duty staff travelling to clinics / meetings
Travel Times
Travel time is usually around 30 minutes, but can be up to 45 minutes as collections and deliveries are often made during the run. We suggest that staff using the shuttle to travel to meetings arrange for them to be scheduled for 15 minutes before the hour, or on the hour. Departure times are set on the hour every hour and cannot deviate; please ensure you are ready for collection at the departure points.
Enquiries
If you require further information, please contact the CCDHB Transport Office, 385-5999 x 82708.
