Auckland Regional Transport Authority - Latest News [Page 2]
ARTA provides more choice for customers
Friday, 2 October 2009, 12:10 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), in partnership with its rail operator Veolia, is today introducing a drive to inform rail passengers of the options available to them to pre-purchase tickets before travelling. ARTA’s General Manager, Customer ... More >>
Travel by train to the Air NZ Cup for free
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 5:03 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Auckland continue their quest in the Air New Zealand Cup this weekend, as they take on Southland at Eden Park. The match kicks-off on Saturday 3 October at 2.35pm, and fans that are going to the game can take the train there and back for free, simply ... More >>
Reduce Auckland’s congestion - go ‘Car Free’
Monday, 21 September 2009, 4:29 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
In celebration of World Carfree Day tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is encouraging Aucklanders to leave the car keys behind, help ease congestion and pledge to go car free. More >>
Preferred tender selected for Ak ticketing system
Wednesday, 22 July 2009, 5:29 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), in conjunction with the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), today announced the next step in the delivery of an integrated ticketing system for Auckland’s train, bus and ferry users with the selection of ... More >>
Don’t fret over parking - MAXX to the Warriors
Tuesday, 7 July 2009, 3:44 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Sunday 12 July, Warriors fans can avoid the cost and hassle of parking, and travel with MAXX to see the team take on the Bulldogs at Mt Smart Stadium. More >>
More Rail Services For Aucklanders From Monday
Friday, 26 June 2009, 4:47 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) wishes to remind passengers that a new train timetable, introducing more services and more trains onto the network, will come into effect this Monday 29 June 2009. More >>
Bus service adjustments - Auckland
Friday, 5 June 2009, 2:37 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
As part of Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s (ARTA’s) commitment to the Passenger Transport Network Plan, and focus on working towards the creation of an integrated and simplified public transport network, there will be some adjustments ... More >>
Airbus Express flies high
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 11:44 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
An efficient transport link to and from the airport is the making of every good city in today’s global economy, and Auckland’s airport connection, the Airbus Express, is flying high. Airbus, in partnership with the Auckland Regional Transport Authority ... More >>
Buses take over as rail network upgrade continues
Wednesday, 27 May 2009, 3:41 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
As intensive work to upgrade the rail network, carried out by KiwiRail, continues this Queen’s Birthday weekend, buses will take over from trains on the Western line and part of the Southern line from Saturday 30 May until Monday 1 June. Bus ... More >>
Auckland public transport growth highest in 20 yrs
Thursday, 7 May 2009, 9:30 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) today reported the highest level of public transport growth for over twenty years. More >>
Simpler routes boost patronage
Monday, 27 April 2009, 12:57 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
Bus patronage in the Botany, Howick and Manukau area has been given a big boost by a number of service improvements introduced by Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA), together with Howick and Eastern Buses Ltd, NZ Bus and Manukau City Council. More >>
Plan ahead and avoid queues this Easter
Monday, 6 April 2009, 4:27 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging drivers heading north from Auckland this Easter weekend to plan ahead and avoid delays. “The region’s roads are likely to be very busy this weekend, and we know from experience that long delays can be expected ... More >>
Super 14 fans travel on selected buses to the game
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:32 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
This Good Friday (10 April), watch the Blues take on the Lions in the Super 14 tournament at Eden Park. Rugby fans who have pre-purchased their game tickets, or have an Eden Park membership card, can travel to and from the match on selected buses for free. More >>
Check MAXX for travel during the Easter weekend
Monday, 6 April 2009, 10:26 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that public transport services will be operating to public holiday timetables during Easter weekend. More >>
travel with MAXX to The Killers at Vector Arena
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 10:34 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Wednesday 8 April, The Killers fans heading to Vector Arena to see the Las Vegas-born band on the Auckland leg of their world tour can use public transport to travel with ease to and from the concert. Vector Arena is approximately 10 minutes walk from ... More >>
Tender Process Auckland Integrated Ticketing
Monday, 30 March 2009, 4:57 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
It has come to the attention of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) that a metropolitan daily newspaper recently commented on Auckland’s integrated ticketing project in respect of a preferred tenderer. More >>
MAXX to Vector Arena to see the Kings of Leon
Monday, 23 March 2009, 1:49 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
On Wednesday 25 March, Kings of Leon fans bound for Vector Arena to see the rock and roll kings on their eagerly anticipated tour can avoid parking woes and travel with ease on public transport services to and from the event. More >>
Bus replacements from Avondale this weekend
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 10:09 am | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) advises that a revised timetable will be operating between Avondale and Waitakere on the Western Line on Saturday 21 March and between Avondale and New Lynn on Sunday 22 March, in order to allow ... More >>
Tender Process Auckland Integrated Ticketing
Monday, 9 March 2009, 4:45 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) is currently conducting a tender for an integrated ticketing solution for Auckland. As the tender process remains open at this stage, ARTA is unable to provide further comment on procurement related ... More >>
MAXX to the Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 5:09 pm | Auckland Regional Transport Authority
The streets of Mission Bay will be filled with the sound of Jazz and Blues from 6pm this Saturday evening, as the annual Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest takes place. Aucklanders heading to the event can avoid parking hassles and travel the ... More >>