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title: "Bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare bus and coach charter companies serving New Zealand groups and events. Share of Search among Ritchies, Uzabus, Tranzit, Pacific Tourways and Go Bus, the bus and coach charter companies Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-bus-and-coach-charter-companies"
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# Bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare bus and coach charter companies serving New Zealand groups and events. Share of Search among Ritchies, Uzabus, Tranzit, Pacific Tourways and Go Bus, the bus and coach charter companies Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Bus and coach charter companies
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Ritchies, 38.1%

## Which brand is most popular in search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Ritchies was the most searched among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches and 38.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Uzabus is in 2nd place, 11.6 percentage points behind at 26.5% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ritchies’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand decreased from 39.3% to 38.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Uzabus’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand increased from 18.5% to 26.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tranzit’s estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand decreased from 22.2% to 19%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pacific Tourways’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand decreased from 14.5% to 11.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ritchies’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand peaked at 46.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 32.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Uzabus’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand peaked at 27.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 14.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tranzit’s estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand peaked at 22.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 16.7% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pacific Tourways’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand peaked at 16.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 10.8% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Go Bus’ estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand peaked at 6.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Uzabus rose from 3rd to 2nd among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tranzit fell from 2nd to 3rd among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Go Bus held steady: its estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Ritchies vs Uzabus: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ritchies-vs-uzabus): 38.1% against 26.5% Share of Search.
- [Ritchies vs Tranzit: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/ritchies-vs-tranzit): 38.1% against 19% Share of Search.
- [Ritchies vs Pacific Tourways: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/pacific-tourways-vs-ritchies): 38.1% against 11.2% Share of Search.
- [Ritchies vs Go Bus: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/go-bus-vs-ritchies): 38.1% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Uzabus vs Tranzit: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/tranzit-vs-uzabus): 26.5% against 19% Share of Search.
- [Uzabus vs Pacific Tourways: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/pacific-tourways-vs-uzabus): 26.5% against 11.2% Share of Search.
- [Uzabus vs Go Bus: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/go-bus-vs-uzabus): 26.5% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Tranzit vs Pacific Tourways: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/pacific-tourways-vs-tranzit): 19% against 11.2% Share of Search.
- [Tranzit vs Go Bus: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/go-bus-vs-tranzit): 19% against 5.1% Share of Search.
- [Pacific Tourways vs Go Bus: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/go-bus-vs-pacific-tourways): 11.2% against 5.1% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand bus and coach charter companies in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Uzabus gained estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, from 23.5% to 26.5%.
- In August 2026, Ritchies gained estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, from 36.4% to 38.1%.
- In August 2026, Tranzit lost estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 19%.
- In August 2026, Go Bus lost estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 5.1%.
- In August 2026, Pacific Tourways lost estimated Share of Search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 11.2%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Ritchies | 38.1% | 1.1K | +13.1% | Ritchies |
| 2 | Uzabus | 26.5% | 780 | +21.9% | Uzabus |
| 3 | Tranzit | 19% | 560 | -3.4% | Tranzit |
| 4 | Pacific Tourways | 11.2% | 330 | 0.0% | Pacific Tourways |
| 5 | Go Bus | 5.1% | 150 | -16.7% | Go Bus |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 39.3% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Tranzit | 610 | 22.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Uzabus | 510 | 18.5% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Pacific Tourways | 400 | 14.5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Go Bus | 150 | 5.5% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Ritchies | 1.4K | 45.2% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Tranzit | 570 | 18.2% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Uzabus | 510 | 16.2% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Pacific Tourways | 490 | 15.6% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Go Bus | 150 | 4.8% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 44.9% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Tranzit | 410 | 17.4% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Pacific Tourways | 400 | 16.9% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Uzabus | 340 | 14.4% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Go Bus | 150 | 6.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 40% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Uzabus | 640 | 23.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Tranzit | 500 | 18.5% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 330 | 12.2% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Go Bus | 150 | 5.6% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 32.4% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Uzabus | 930 | 27.4% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Tranzit | 700 | 20.6% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 490 | 14.4% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Go Bus | 180 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Ritchies | 1.4K | 42.2% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Uzabus | 800 | 23.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Tranzit | 590 | 17.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 400 | 11.7% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Go Bus | 180 | 5.3% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 39.6% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Uzabus | 650 | 23.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Tranzit | 480 | 17.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 400 | 14.4% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Go Bus | 150 | 5.4% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 39.8% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Uzabus | 650 | 23.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Tranzit | 480 | 17.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 400 | 14.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Go Bus | 150 | 5.4% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Ritchies | 1.4K | 46.1% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Uzabus | 660 | 21.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Tranzit | 510 | 16.7% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 330 | 10.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Go Bus | 150 | 4.9% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Ritchies | 990 | 36.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Uzabus | 640 | 23.5% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Tranzit | 580 | 21.3% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 330 | 12.1% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Go Bus | 180 | 6.6% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Ritchies | 1.1K | 38.1% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Uzabus | 780 | 26.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Tranzit | 560 | 19% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Pacific Tourways | 330 | 11.2% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Go Bus | 150 | 5.1% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Go Bus | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Pacific Tourways | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Ritchies | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Tranzit | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Uzabus | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Go Bus**: Measured on the search terms “gobus co nz” and “gobus nz”, summed into one figure.
- **Pacific Tourways**: Measured on the search terms “pacific tourways” and “pacific tourways nz”, summed into one figure.
- **Ritchies**: Measured on the search terms “ritchies”, “ritchies co nz”, “ritchies near me”, “ritchies new zealand”, “ritchies nz” and “ritchies online”, summed into one figure.
- **Tranzit**: Measured on the search terms “tranzit”, “tranzit co nz”, “tranzit near me”, “tranzit nz” and “tranzit online”, summed into one figure.
- **Uzabus**: Measured on the search terms “uzabus”, “uzabus near me” and “uzabus nz”, summed into one figure.

- [Go Bus](/demand/nz/brands/go-bus)
- [Pacific Tourways](/demand/nz/brands/pacific-tourways)
- [Ritchies](/demand/nz/brands/ritchies)
- [Tranzit](/demand/nz/brands/tranzit)
- [Uzabus](/demand/nz/brands/uzabus)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Ritchies was the most searched among bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches and 38.1% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Bus and coach charter companies in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-bus-and-coach-charter-companies

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