Atomic Shuttle, Christchurch Airport to Dunedin.

A cheap amateur company, uncomfortable buses small seats, poor suspension, very unprofessional staff. Pick up; hope it doesn't rain! Bus stop in exposed location a 5 minute walk from airport with little shelter. Online booking said 7:15 arrival, booking confirmation said 7:20, bus arrived at 7:40. No apology from driver for being late. Driver told passengers he was picking 'you lot' up as a favour to other driver. En route to city driver told all passengers that the driver to Dunedin drives the bus back to Christchurch the same night = a 13 hour day minimum, and that he would be way too tired to drive a 13 tonne bus back. When we transferred from the airport van to the poor quality bus the driver demanded $10 cash more for each bag exceeding one per passenger (= money gouging). The take home message, take Intercity, the big corporate is on time, buses are comfy, they don't gouge passengers for extra bags and the staff are generally polite. Atomic Shuttles are third world, at best.

Reviewed over 5 years ago