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New Zealand’s First Zero Emissions Truck Trial Kicks Off
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 2:08 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) welcomes New Zealand’s first trial of 100 per cent electric trucks. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2111/82f947f21360bccf0699.jpeg" width="720" height="460"> The Auckland Inner City Zero ... More >>
Australasia’s Biggest Ever Electric Bus Order Will Remove 10,000 Tonnes Of Emissions Annually
Monday, 8 November 2021, 1:01 pm | Auckland Transport
Australasia’s biggest electric bus order has been announced, in a partnership between Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Bus. This will see a further 152 battery electric buses (BEVs) on Auckland’s roads and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ... More >>
Auckland Transport Shines Bright At United Nations Climate Change Conference
Monday, 1 November 2021, 12:41 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport’s zero-emission bus fleet will be showcased in a virtual exhibition at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow this month. The COP 26 summit improves the global efforts of countries all over the world to play ... More >>
Eastern Busway Gets Green Light
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 12:57 pm | Auckland Transport
The next stage of the Eastern Busway from Pakuranga to Botany in Auckland is gathering pace despite the pandemic’s challenges. This section of the busway has a confirmed budget of $867 million and additional funding has recently been assigned to prioritise ... More >>
It’s Simple - Safer Speed Limits Are Saving Lives
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 12:01 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has released a report showing a reduction in crashes on key roads where lower speed limits were introduced last year. This report compares the average number of deaths on the same roads over the last five years. When the ... More >>
New On-demand Transport Service In South Auckland
Friday, 22 October 2021, 1:03 pm | Auckland Transport
AT Local is a new mode of public transport that will be trialled in Conifer Grove, Takaanini, and Papakura from October 31. This on-demand service offers a quick and reliable way to travel around these suburbs, as well as providing easy connections ... More >>
Making Our City Safer – New Text Service Launched
Wednesday, 13 October 2021, 5:17 pm | Auckland Transport
In a New Zealand first – a new texting service has launched to keep Aucklanders safe on their public transport journey. Auckland Transport (AT) has teamed up with the charity Crime Stoppers NZ to make it easier to report incidents happening on ... More >>
Long-awaited Lake Road Improvements Are Back On Track
Thursday, 7 October 2021, 9:28 am | Auckland Transport
The long-awaited Devonport-Takapuna improvements are on their way, as Auckland Transport (AT) restarts plans for upgrading Lake Road, Esmonde Road and Bayswater Avenue. The project was put on hold in mid-2020 due to Auckland Council funding constraints resulting ... More >>
Auckland Transport Welcomes Funding Boost
Saturday, 2 October 2021, 7:47 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport welcomes new funding for key projects, including the Eastern Busway and a major cycleway connection. The funding is part of a reallocation of Government funds, announced by the Minister of Transport today. Stage 4 of the Eastern ... More >>
Auckland Transport’s Annual Report Released
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 11:16 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has released its Annual Report for the 2020/21 financial year which highlights some outstanding results. Despite a challenging year with COVID-19 having a substantial impact on operations, AT achieved a significant cash operating ... More >>
Easier travel around Tāmaki Makaurau with new bus stop names
Monday, 20 September 2021, 1:00 pm | Auckland Transport
From Wednesday 22 September, bus stop 117 Hill Road will be called Botanic Gardens – ensuring simpler, landmark-based bus stops for easier journeys around Auckland. More >>
Auckland Transport Appalled At Surge In Attacks On Essential Workers
Monday, 30 August 2021, 6:00 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) and Mayor Phil Goff are shocked at the spate of attacks against essential workers, including the weekend’s assault on a bus driver. This lockdown has seen 16 reported incidents involving abuse or aggression towards Auckland’s ... More >>
New rail operator for Auckland
Friday, 27 August 2021, 9:48 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland will have a new passenger rail operator from next year. Auckland Transport today announced the result of an international tender for the City’s rail services, worth around $130 million a year. The contract has an eight-year initial term. The ... More >>
Auckland Transport pays tribute to Sir Michael Cullen
Friday, 20 August 2021, 2:05 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) today paid tribute to Sir Michael Cullen, who has died aged 76. More >>
COVID-19 Update: Transport In Auckland Under Alert Level 4
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 8:10 pm | Auckland Transport
The Government has announced that Auckland will be moving to Alert Level 4 at 11.59 tonight Tuesday, 17 August. At this stage the Level 4 lockdown for Auckland is for seven days. The Government’s advice under Alert Level 4 is to stay home and travel ... More >>
Auckland Transport Media statement
Tuesday, 17 August 2021, 3:55 pm | Auckland Transport
The Ministry of Health has issued a statement saying a positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in the community and is now under investigation. Health officials are investigating 1 new case of COVID-19 in the community | Ministry of Health NZ ... More >>
Puhinui Station In Papatoetoe Opens To The Public
Saturday, 24 July 2021, 4:25 pm | Auckland Transport
Improved transport connections for South Auckland are here. Minister of Transport Michael Wood and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff officially opened the long-awaited upgraded Puhinui Station in Papatoetoe this morning. A public open day then saw hundreds of ... More >>
Auckland Transport Releases City Centre Bus Plan
Monday, 12 July 2021, 3:44 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have released the City Centre Bus Plan, outlining proposals for the next 10 years to ensure the bus network continues to meet the needs of Aucklanders. The bus network in Auckland has undergone many changes ... More >>
Great Nights, Free Rides For Elemental AKL
Monday, 12 July 2021, 11:57 am | Auckland Transport
AT Metro trains and buses are free after 9pm, right through the Elemental AKL festival. Elemental AKL is Auckland’s major mid-year festival with more than 50 events across the region starting on Wednesday. Auckland Transport, supported by the Police, is ... More >>
Investment To Future-proof Auckland’s Northern Busway
Friday, 9 July 2021, 12:21 pm | Auckland Transport
North Shore residents are set to benefit from funding allocated in the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) to improve the Northern Busway. Auckland Transport (AT) completed a detailed business case which is included in the RLTP - proposing enhancements ... More >>
