The Dunedin City and Otago Regional Councils are considering delegating the management and contracting of bus services in the area to the DCC.

Both Councils have tasked their chief executives with conducting a cost-analysis review over the next 12 months, reporting their findings by late next year.

Mayor Dave Cull says the process should not be rushed, but should not be allowed to languish, either.

ORC chairman Stephen Woodhead says the array of matters and the number of affected organisations involved is quite considerable, so time needs to be taken to fully assess the possibility.