Simon Bell
New ZealandmanagerMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Simon Bell is the acting transport operations manager for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, who commented on the current state of urban bus services in Tauranga, noting their operational hours and the lack of plans for extension, amidst concerns regarding the city's parking management strategy.
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Bay of Plenty regional council transport operations manager Simon Bell said it was encouraged by the region’s drop in bus-related injury claims.
Bus injuries rise, in Auckland particularlyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-07-20
New Zealand· 2026-07-20
Simon Bell, acting transport operations manager for the regional council, mentioned that most Tauranga urban bus services run between 6am and 7pm.
Tauranga businesses fear impact of expanded paid parkingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-01
New Zealand· 2025-05-01
Simon Bell, acting transport operations manager for the regional council, noted that most Tauranga urban bus services run between 6am and 7pm.
Tauranga businesses fear impact of expanded paid parkingThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-05-01
New Zealand· 2025-05-01