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Livery manual
August 2021

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Introduction
As partners operating the Metro Network, we appreciate  
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your support in keeping the buses looking clean and tidy. We all know 
If you have any questions please contact the 
how perception can affect people’s desire to travel on public transport 
Environment Canterbury Public Transport team:
– research shows us that it really does make a difference. 
03 365 3828 
This manual provides best practice guidelines for applying livery to 
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the buses on our network. It has been designed to help improve the 
appearance of the buses and create consistency across the network. 
We do understand that models vary and that this manual may  
not always be totally in line with your fleet. In these instances,  
please contact Environment Canterbury for application guidance.
Thank you for partnering with Environment Canterbury to operate 
the Metro network. With your support, we’re a step closer to helping 
Christchurch become a more modern and people friendly city.

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Contents
Overview
Exterior
Interior
04 Process
09  Hero logo and tagline
32 
Thank you
10 
Small logo
33 
Crime prevention
Colour
11 
Bus identification
34 
Operator details
05   Paint
13 
Destination display
35 
Bus identification
06 Vinyl
14 
Signal driver
36 Wi-Fi
07 Fabric 
15 Wheelchair
37 
No standing
 
16 Kneel
38 
Driver instructions
 
17 
Maximum size
39 
Priority seating
 
18 
Emergency door control
40 Anti-graffiti
 
 
19 
Give way
41 
Window anti-graffiti
 
20  Our connected region device
42  Our region storytelling
 
23 
Contact details
45 
Our region wall
 
24 Wi-Fi
 
25 
Haere mai
 
26 Messaging
 
 
30  Air conditioning pods and  
 
headlight surrounds

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Overview:
Process

File supply
Environment Canterbury will supply all artwork files for the internal and 
external livery as pdf files labelled to match this guideline.
Proofing
Before installation, a proof must be supplied to the Environment Canterbury 
Public Transport team showing the placement of all interior and exterior 
livery and labels on the intended model of bus.
Application
All existing stickers are to be removed with the exception of any anti-graffiti 
stickers that are currently under window film - these can remain until the 
film is next replaced. Any stickers above the film must be replaced.
For all clear graphics, please produce and apply graphics to best  
avoid fingerprints on rear of clear vinyl.
Additional messaging
To achieve consistency across the network for a seamless customer 
experience, it is important that additional messaging is not added. If 
you feel an additional message is required, please contact Environment 
Canterbury to discuss.

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Colour:
Paint

Network teal
Orbiter green
PPG reference: BX1M
PPG reference: 4X2B
Code 
Description 
CML.  
Code 
Description 
CML.  
F3160 
HIGH DURABILITY BINDER 
677.40  
F3160 
HIGH DURABILITY BINDER   
612.40  
F3533  
WHITE 
954.00  
F3522  
VERDANT YELLOW  
1,049.60  
F3540  
MEDIUM GREEN 
1,082.70  
F3541   
DARK ORGANIC GREEN   
1,195.50  
F354 
ORGANIC BLUE   
1,108.70  
F3531   
HI STR. SPLENDID YELLOW   
1,218.40  
F3543   
BLACK   
1,126.80  
F3533   
WHITE   
1,224.80  
F3542   
YELLOW OXIDE   
1,129.10  

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Colour:
Vinyl

Network dark teal
Orbiter dark green
White
Clear
3M
Avery
Bermuda Blue
929 SC Green
Optically clear
Avery
3M
Custom colour match to 3M Bermuda Blue, 
Custom colour match to Avery 929 SC Green, 
to be approved by Environment Canterbury
to be approved by Environment Canterbury 


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Colour:
Fabric

To be used wherever possible to create 
a consistent user experience.
Standard seats
Priority seats
Camira Vigor AT Curve 
Please select a contrasting colour and seek approval 
Code: SFTECWB57
from Environment Canterbury

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Exterior




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Exterior:
Hero logo and tagline

a)
160mm
FROM BASE TO BASE
ALIGNMENT
Code:
E-HL (logo) and E-TL (tagline)
b)
Size:
1150x297 (logo), 730x897.5 (tagline)
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: a) Kerbside window and panel behind rear door above rear wheel
b) Roadside window and panel above rear wheel
SPACING
Tips:
a) Align where blackout finished and viewable area starts
    Centre ‘m’ in blackout area - the top of the ‘t’ will sit over viewable area
    ‘Our network’ sits 160mm below logo - see measurement guide to right
    Add primer to silicone under vinyl
b) Match spacing from rear of bus on kerbside
    Centre ‘m’ in blackout area - the top of the ‘t’ will sit over viewable area



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Exterior:
Small logo

a)
b)
Code:
E-SL
Size:
464.5x120
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: a) Front right under windshield
b) Rear centre
Tips:
a) Visually centre between windshield and top of headlight where possible
     Align to the right of headlight where possible
SPACING
b) Give similar breathing space from panel break as number plate
     

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Exterior:
Bus identification

To enable easy identification for users, each bus must have a unique 
prefix and number combination (eg. GB1234).
Prefix
GB:  Go Bus 
RT:   Ritchies
Numbers
Numbers should reflect the individual operator’s fleet numbering 
system and ideally not feature any leading zeros to avoid confusion 
between the number 0 and the letter O.




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Exterior:
Bus identification

a)
B G R T 
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Code:
E-BIB, E-BIG, E-BIR, E-BIT and E-BI0-9 
b)
c)
Size:
Minimum 80mm high (width varies)
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White, black if required on top of light coloured advertising
Location: a) Front left under windshield - compulsory
b) Top left on rear - compulsory
c) Cant rail at rear - preferred
d) Above driver window on black area - compulsory
Tips:
See previous page for prefix and numbering details
a) Align with bottom of logo if possible
     Align to the left of headlight where possible
b) Centre with lights where possible
     As this is applied on top of advertising, please consider colour use
c) Align with bottom of contact details and edge of window

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Exterior:
Destination display

Static
All information should be static.
Case use
Please use title case in all instances (eg. City Centre not CITY CENTRE).
Route number
Route numbers must be displayed on all screens.
The front screen should feature the number on the right side to be 
more accessible to the user (eg. City Centre 5).
The kerbside and rear screens should feature the number on the left 
side (eg. 5 City Centre).
Via text
Via text (eg. Via City) will be limited to the side only.


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Exterior:
Signal driver

Code:
E-SD
Size:
700x566
Colour:
PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
Clear
Location: Top right corner of windshield
Tip:
Avoid placing over video camera


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Exterior:
Wheelchair

Code:
E-WC
Size:
112x112
Colour:
PMS 274C blue
Vinyl:
White
Location: Right of front kerbside door under glass panel
Tips:
Combine with E-KN


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Exterior:
Kneel

Code:
E-KN
Size:
112x276
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: Right of front kerbside door under glass panel
Tip:
Combine with E-WC


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Exterior:
Maximum size

Code:
E-MS
Size:
132x139.5
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
White
Location: Beside kerbside front door
Tip:
Centre under light or emergency door control if available



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Exterior:
Emergency door control

If other warning stickers are required, please contact  
Environment Canterbury
a)
b)
Code:
E-DC
Size:
90x43.5
Colour:
PMS 485C red
Vinyl:
White
Location: Above all emergency door controls
Tip:
Centre above control


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Exterior:
Give way

Code:
E-GW
Size:
280x218
Colour:
PMS 485C red
Vinyl:
White
Location: Rear right side
Tips:
Place at eye level for following drivers
Avoid panel joins
Must be applied on top of advertising

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Exterior:
Our connected region device

The buses on our network proudly showcase motifs and stories that represent 
kaihaukai, a historic system that connected the region’s hāpu/sub-tribes through the 
sharing and exchange of mahinga kai/food resources including native birds, fish and 
plants. Via a network of historic trails, streams and rivers hāpu travelled the region to 
trade these and connect with one another.


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Exterior:
Device - Kerbside

This device must not be scaled in any way. Please contact 
Environment Canterbury if you are concerned about 
placement on a particular model
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT - TO LEFT HAND SIDE OF KERB SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM
KERB SIDE
VER
APPR
TICAL  ALIGNMENT - T
O
X FINAL HEIGHT WHEN APPLIED

O T
OP ED

GE OF TEAL P
ANEL
ALIGNMENT
Code:
E-DK (device) and 1x E-DR top of circle
Size:
4070 (approx) x 1200 (approx)
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
Network dark teal or Orbiter dark green
Location: Between doors on kerbside
Tips:
Vertically aligned to top edge of teal panel, excess trimmed at bottom to suit model
Horizontally aligned to left hand side of front wheel rim, excess trimmed on right to suit model
If model has no doors, graphic to continue like roadside on following page
Combine with one top of circle from E-DR  
   - Create a seamless look by utilising the bleed on the graphics and adding a primer to the silicone under vinyl - preferred 
   - OR install graphics either side of the silicone taking care to create a perfect circle
Vinyl colour selection to match bus type eg. Network or Orbiter


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Exterior:
Device - Roadside

This device must not be scaled in any way. Please contact 
Environment Canterbury if you are concerned about 
placement on a particular model
TOP OF CIRCLE PLACEMENT
ROAD SIDE
HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT - TO RIGHT HAND SIDE OF ROAD SIDE FRONT WHEEL RIM
TOP OF CIRCLE 
FOR BOTH SIDES 
OF BUS
APPR
VER
O
TICAL  ALIGNMENT - T
X FINAL HEIGHT WHEN APPLIED
20MM BLEED
INCLUDED
O T
OP ED

GE OF TEAL P
ANEL
Code:
E-DR (device) and 1x top of circle
Size:
4640 x 1200 (approx)
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
Network dark teal or Orbiter dark green
Location: Roadside
Tips:
Vertically aligned to top edge of teal panel, excess trimmed at bottom to suit model
Horizontally aligned to right hand side of front wheel rim
Combine with one top of circle from E-DR  
   - Create a seamless look by utilising the bleed on the graphics and adding a primer to the silicone under vinyl - preferred 
   - OR install graphics either side of the silicone taking care to create a perfect circle
Vinyl colour selection to match bus type eg. Network or Orbiter



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Exterior:
Contact details

a)
1)
2)
ALIGNMENT
b)
SPACING
Code:
E-CD1 (website), E-CD2 (phone number)
Size:
745x113 (website), 665x85.6 (phone number) 
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: a) E-CD1 on kerbside cant rail
b) E-CD2 on roadside cant rail
Tips:
a) To avoid cameras installed on new models, range from middle of doors
b) Ensure website is at the front of the bus (on the right side)
     Match spacing from front of bus from roadside placement


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Exterior:
Wi-Fi

ALIGNMENT
Code:
E-WF
Size:
120x92.5
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: Kerbside cant rail of Wi-Fi enabled buses
Tips:
Only apply if Wi-Fi is installed on bus
Avoid camera (if present)
Place base of graphic in line with contact details


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Exterior:
Haere mai

Code:
E-HM
Size:
435 (approx) x80
Colour:
PMS 274C blue
Vinyl:
White
Location: Left front door
Tips:
Centre within door handle reach
Extend blue to edges of glass
Note:
Right front door will have ‘Please tag on’ message once appropriate


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Exterior:
Permanent messaging - Orbiter

Code:
E-PM0
Size:
1310x860 or to suit space and panel joins
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: Rear
Tip:
Avoid placing text on panel joins
Please contact Environment Canterbury for alternative placement options if space is restricted or panel joins effect legibility



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Exterior:
Permanent messaging - Network

a)
1)
2)
3)
Get where you 
Use more, 
Our connected 
need to go
pay less
network
Our region, connected by 
With daily and weekly 
Metro covers the Greater 
our network
fare caps
Christchurch area
E)
This is an 
electric bus
This is an electric bus
We’re on a journey to a zero emissions bus fleet
b)
We’re on a journey to a zero 
emissions bus fleet
Code:
E-PM1, E-PM2, E-PM3, E-PME1, E-PME2
Size:
Varies
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: Rear
Tips:
A range of messages must be present across the network - please use  
a combination across your fleet
Place on buses that don’t regularly feature advertising
E-PME must only feature on electric models and can feature in one of two formats
Avoid placing text on panel joins


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Exterior:
EV

Size:
70x70 along diagonals
Colour:
Black
Vinyl:
White
Location: To the right of the rear number plate
Tips:
To be present at all times
Apply on top of advertising



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Exterior:
Pod messaging - Electric

Code:
E-PMP
Size:
1500x108 or to suit pod size
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
White
Location: Front pod
Tips:
Check that recommended size fits the pod size and flat areas
Centre and avoid areas that curve and place graphic on the flat area of the pod
Please contact Environment Canterbury for alternative placement options if pod size is too small

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Exterior:
Air conditioning pods and headlight surrounds

Air conditioning pods
All pods must be painted to match the exterior of the bus  
(eg. Network teal or Orbiter green).
If a pod is currently another colour, it must be painted the 
appropriate bus colour.
Headlight surrounds
Headlight surrounds must be painted to match the body of 
the bus (eg. Network teal or Orbiter green).

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Interior



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Interior:
Thank you

a)
1)
2)
Thank you 
for sharing 
the bus 
respectfully
b)
Code:
I-TY1 (preferred), I-TY2
Size:
1) 326x112, 2) 128x295
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 485C red, PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
White
Location: Front internal panel above windscreen on left side
Tip:
Pair with E-TY1 or operator details sticker



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Interior:
Crime prevention

a)
b)
Code:
I-CP
Size:
90x112
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
White
Location: Front internal panel above windscreen on left side
Tip:
Pair with E-TY1 or operator details sticker


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Interior:
Operator details

1)
2)
Code:
I-GB, I-RT
Size:
270x112
Colour:
PMS 274C blue
Vinyl:
White
Location: Front internal panel above windscreen
Tip:
Centre and align with stickers above and to the left
Note:
This is to be the only operator logo present on the interior or exterior of each bus


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Interior:
Bus identification

B G R T 
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Code:
I-BIB, I-BIG, I-BIR, I-BIT and I-BI0-9 
Size:
45mm high (width varies)
Colour:
n/a
Vinyl:
Black or white
Location: Front internal panel above windscreen and driver
Tip:
See page 11 for prefix and numbering details
Select appropriate vinyl colour for panel colour
Pair with operator detail and centre between stickers to left and panel edge



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Interior:
Wi-Fi

a)
Free 
Wi-Fi on 
Free 
Wi-Fi on 
this bus
this bus
b)
Code:
I-WF
Size:
90x112
Free 
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 109C yellow
Wi-Fi on 
this bus
Vinyl:
White
Location: Front internal panel of Wi-Fi enabled buses
Tip:
Only apply if Wi-Fi is installed on bus


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Interior:
No standing

If other warning stickers are required, please contact the 
Environment Canterbury Public Transport team.
Code:
I-NS
Size:
137x43.5
Colour:
PMS 485C red
Vinyl:
White
Location: On bulkhead above door
Tip:
If required, sit alongside E-DC (centre this above control)



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Interior:
Driver instructions

When required, please place your company driver 
a)
instructions on the panels above the driver -  
either on the front (a) or roadside (b) of the bus.
X X
b)
X X



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Interior:
Priority seating

a)
1)
2)
3)
b)
Code:
I-PS1a, I-PS1b, I-PS2
ALIGNMENT
Size:
1) 462x78, 2) 275x135, 3) 330x78
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
White
Location: Under window beside foldable or priority seats
Tips:
Use relevant stickers for seat specifications and layout
Align with top of USB port (if installed)


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Interior:
Anti-graffiti

We’re keeping an 
eye on things
X X
CCTV in operation.
Code:
I-AG
Size:
220x65
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, PMS 109C yellow
Vinyl:
White
Location: Underside of bulkhead at rear of bus
Roadside - required
Kerbside - optional
Tip:
Place above first upper level seat


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Interior:
Window anti-graffiti

Code:
I-WA
Size:
96x51.6
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, white
Vinyl:
Optically clear
Location: Internal windows at upper level seats on alternative rows
Tips:
Place 180mm up from window base
Centre between seat and stop button where possible

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Interior:
Our region storytelling - White

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Code:
I-SW1-6
Size:
110x164
Colour:
PMS 274C blue
Vinyl:
White
Location: Walls on lower level seats - see page 43 for an example
All six stickers (in white or clear) are to feature in each bus where possible
Tips:
Place 40mm down from panel edge
Centre between seat and stop button where possible
Confirm placement to determine if white or clear stickers should be used

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Interior:
Our region storytelling - Clear

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Code:
I-SC1-6
Size:
110x164
Colour:
PMS 274C blue, white
Vinyl:
Optically clear
Location: Internal windows at upper level seats - see page 43 for an example
All six stickers (in white or clear) are to feature in each bus where possible
Tips:
Place 180mm up from window base
Centre between seat and stop button where possible
Confirm placement to determine if white or clear stickers should be used



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Interior:
Our region storytelling

Code:
I-SW1-6
Code:
I-SC1-6


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Interior:
Our region wall

Code:
I-OR
Size:
1640 x 900 (approximate size only - please scale as required)
Colour:
PMS 274C blue
Vinyl:
White
Location: Rear wall
Tip:
Place graphic and text to suit, cropping off top and bottom as necessary
Avoid panel joins and different coloured panels (eg. screen access door on older models) where possible
Note:
If the model’s panel design does not suit this artwork, please contact Environment Canterbury