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Auckland’s Buses Are Back On Track – Bus Driver Shortage Has Reduced By 72%
Friday, 30 June 2023, 3:21 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s bus driver shortage is now below 170, down from a peak of 570 at the end of last year. For passengers, this means more buses and more reliability across Auckland’s bus network. In recent months there have been strong signs of recovery, ... More >>
Auckland’s Low Emission Ferry Programme Shifts Up A Gear: Fourth Vessel Confirmed
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 2:37 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) has signed contracts with Q-West Boat Builders and HamiltonJet to build a 300 passenger hybrid-electric ferry. This is the fourth low emission ferry confirmed for Auckland and the second being built by Q-West. AT plans to use this ... More >>
AT Board Approves Full $28.1m Great North Road Improvements Project
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 2:36 pm | Auckland Transport
Today, the Auckland Transport (AT) Board has given the go ahead for construction of the Great North Road Improvements project. The project will deliver stormwater, walking, cycling and bus improvements along Great North Road, between Ponsonby Road ... More >>
New Under 25 Fares Roll Out From 1 July
Monday, 26 June 2023, 11:01 am | Auckland Transport
Auckland’s public transport customers aged under 25 who use a registered HOP card will get the benefit of free or half price fares from Saturday 1 July. On 30 June, the government’s half price discount on public transport fares will end, and AT ... More >>
Swipe Right On Public Transport! PayWave, Google Pay And Apple Pay Coming Soon
Monday, 19 June 2023, 12:45 pm | Auckland Transport
Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland’s buses, trains, and ferries. This will enable customers to tag on and off with contactless payments (debit/credit cards, Apple Pay and Google ... More >>
AT Announces New Executive General Manager Of Public Transport
Monday, 19 June 2023, 10:58 am | Auckland Transport
This morning, Auckland Transport (AT) announced that the lead role of public transport service delivery will be elevated to AT’s executive leadership team. Stacey van der Putten has been appointed to this new role. In accepting the position it builds ... More >>
Te Honohono Ki Tai Road Ready To Open
Friday, 16 June 2023, 2:17 pm | Auckland Transport
Te Honohono ki Tai – the Matakana link road project, is finished and ready to open. A celebration was held today to mark the end of construction, in conjunction with Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth, the extension of SH1 north of Puhoi. “Te ... More >>
AT Unveils Congestion-busting ‘Room To Move’ Strategy - Auckland Transport Media Release
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 12:10 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport has released Room to Move – the latest version of Auckland’s Parking Strategy , which has been approved by the Auckland Transport Board. AT Chief Executive Dean Kimpton says Room to Move transforms how the limited space on Auckland’s ... More >>
1130 Update On Auckland Train Services
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:41 am | Auckland Transport
Limited train services have started running again on Auckland’s passenger rail network following the evacuation of the Auckland Train Control Centre earlier this morning due to the serious fire in Favona. KiwiRail’s Wellington Train Control ... More >>
All Train Lines Suspended Due To Favona Fire
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:31 am | Auckland Transport
All train line services in Auckland have been suspended until further notice due to a fire near the Auckland Train Control Centre Part of southern Auckland is being evacuated due to a scrap yard fire in Favona, which is producing toxic smoke. We ... More >>
RTC Approves Auckland’s Draft Speed Management Plan For Public Consultation
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 3:45 pm | Auckland Transport
The Regional Transport Committee (RTC) has just approved Katoa, Ka Ora – Auckland’s draft speed management plan for 2024-27, to go out for public consultation in late July. The plan focuses on implementing safe speed limits around 358 schools, as well ... More >>
Pawsitive News – Large Dogs Now Welcome On Auckland’s Buses
Friday, 19 May 2023, 11:50 am | Auckland Transport
From 21 May, Auckland’s buses will welcome large dogs with leads and approved muzzles on board. This follows the (p)awesome success of the first Pets on Buses trial – smaller pets in carriers. Small domestic pets in approved carriers are ... More >>
Transport Update, 4.30pm Tuesday 9 May 2023
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 4:36 pm | Auckland Transport
AT Group Manager Metro Services Darek Koper: We’re asking Aucklanders to avoid travelling this evening once they have made it home safely. For people still needing to travel home we are urging them to be extra careful, with the effects of today’s ... More >>
Public Transport Update, 2pm Tuesday 9 May 2023
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 2:15 pm | Auckland Transport
AT Group Manager Metro Services Darek Koper: This afternoon’s weather conditions are extremely challenging for our passengers and our public transport teams who are doing their best to help get people home safely. Widespread flooding and heavy traffic ... More >>
Aucklanders Urged To Take Extreme Care When Travelling Today
Tuesday, 9 May 2023, 11:58 am | Auckland Transport
Stacey van der Putten, AT Executive General Manager Safety: We’re urging Aucklanders to take extreme care when travelling today, with heavy rainfall already causing surface flooding across Auckland. MetService has advised that conditions are expected to ... More >>
Proposed Changes Around K Road To Maximise The Potential Of City Rail Link
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 2:20 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport (AT) is proposing several improvements on the streets surrounding Karangahape Road. Once City Rail Link opens, the new Karanga-a-hape Station will become a focal point for public transport, with up to 40,000 people expected to use ... More >>
Work Continues On Safe Speeds For Auckland Schools
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 12:54 pm | Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport will update Councillors at the Transport and Infrastructure Committee this Thursday on progress with Katoa, Ka Ora – Auckland’s speed management plan for 2024-27. The plan focuses on implementing safe speed limits around Auckland’s ... More >>
First Sod Turned For Eastern Busway’s Final Stretch - Pakuranga Towards Botany
Saturday, 1 April 2023, 2:41 pm | Auckland Transport
Today, Minister of Transport / Minister for Auckland Michael Wood joined the Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown to turn the first sod for stages two, three and four of the Eastern Busway. This milestone means construction is underway for the significant ... More >>
Rail Work Is On Track: Southern And Onehunga Lines To Reopen On Monday
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 12:13 pm | Auckland Transport
Work to prepare Auckland for more frequent commuter trains is now in its second stage – which will see stations on the Eastern Line closed between Ōtāhuhu and Britomart. While for southern passengers, KiwiRail completes the Rail Network Rebuild ... More >>
Public Transport Fares Rise For First Time In Two Years
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 9:58 am | Auckland Transport
Public transport fares in Auckland will rise by around 6.5% from 2 April 2023. The fare increase, which is the first in two years, will add no more than 20 cents per journey while half price fares remain in place. Auckland Transport (AT) Interim Chief ... More >>
