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Metlink To Provide Extra Public Transport For Phoenix Derby
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 5:46 pm | Metlink
Regular peak and off-peak fares will apply. Metlink recommends using Snapper cards to tag on and off, to receive the off-peak discount. More >>
Industrial Action To Disrupt Metlink Rail Services
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 3:47 pm | Metlink
It’s vital rail passengers keep a close eye on the Metlink website or app to stay informed of any service disruption. More >>
Passenger Satisfaction Grows With Metlink Reliability And Frequency
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 7:31 pm | Metlink
The annual independent survey of passenger experiences canvassed 2,830 customers on 241 bus, rail, and ferry services between 2 May and 5 June 2024. More >>
Extra Train Services And Integrated Travel To All Blacks Games At Sky Stadium
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 11:41 am | Metlink
Additional Metlink train services on the Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, & Johnsonville lines, & increased capacity on core bus routes, are confirmed for the upcoming All Blacks games on Saturday 10 August & 28 September, including free public transport for ticket ... More >>
Metlink To Boost Bus, Train Capacity For Hurricanes’ Quarterfinal Match
Thursday, 6 June 2024, 3:01 pm | Metlink
Larger buses and extra train services will be running on the Metlink network to get Hurricanes and Melbourne Rebels’ fans to and from their quarterfinal match at Sky Stadium, this Saturday 8 June. More >>
Park And Ride Project Initiated By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 8:07 pm | Metlink
A project on managing the use of Metlink Park and Ride facilities at train stations has been initiated by Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee. The purpose of the project is to develop a framework that encourages access to the rail network ... More >>
Metlink Unveils Interactive Public Transport Projects Map
Monday, 12 February 2024, 11:30 am | Metlink
An interactive map detailing upcoming, ongoing and completed projects improving public transport in the Wellington region has been launched today by Metlink. The map shows project locations and explains the work being undertaken, the agencies ... More >>
Urgent Inspections To Suspend Metlink Interpeak Rail Services
Friday, 19 January 2024, 2:58 pm | Metlink
The Hutt Valley, Melling and Wairarapa rail lines will close between the morning and evening peaks next week from Tuesday to Friday for urgent KiwiRail inspections. Between 9.30am and 2.30pm on 23, 24, 25 and 26 January, passenger services will be ... More >>
Metlink Reinstating Almost All Suspended Bus Services
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 2:00 pm | Metlink
113 suspended bus services are returning to Wellington’s public transport network over the next two months, as successful driver recruitment almost fully restores Metlink bus timetables. 59 weekday services will be reinstated from 18 December 2023, ... More >>
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Sandy
Wednesday, 15 November 2023, 2:09 pm | Metlink
This Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Metlink is celebrating the drivers who pull out all the stops for its network. More >>
Consultation Open For Accessibility Improvements To Jackson Street Bus Stops
Tuesday, 17 October 2023, 1:02 pm | Metlink
Metlink is encouraging passengers to have their say on planned upgrades for Petone’s Jackson Street bus stops, aimed at making journeys safer and more accessible. The project would be funded by Metlink’s $9m allocation of the government’s $350m ... More >>
Metlink Encourages Eligible Passengers To Apply For Fare Discounts
Friday, 25 August 2023, 9:17 am | Metlink
Metlink passengers aged under 25 will be able to apply for discounted public transport fares from tomorrow when Snapper’s digital registration portal opens to the public. Greater Wellington Transport Chair Thomas Nash says the completion of the portal ... More >>
Suspended Metlink Bus Services Being Reinstated
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 3:43 pm | Metlink
Two suspended services on Metlink’s number 21 bus route have been reinstated as plans take shape for the resumption of 65 other services temporarily removed from timetables last October. A total of 181 scheduled bus services were suspended in ... More >>
Metlink Support Rolls In For Rail Safety Week
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 3:12 pm | Metlink
Metlink has put its support behind Rail Safety Week. Lead by TrackSAFE and KiwiRail, the week aims to encourage safe behaviour and reduce the number of accidents and near misses at level crossings. Two ‘steely stares’ and shout of all clear, delivered ... More >>
Metlink On Demand Bus-hailing Service To Be Extended After Successful Trial
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 3:49 pm | Metlink
A public transport service for the ride-hailing era is expanding in reach. Metlink On Demand, the app-based, demand-driven bus service, will cover a larger area following a decision by Greater Wellington councillors on 22 June. Metlink On Demand finished ... More >>
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Ticket Holders To Ride For Free With Metlink
Thursday, 4 May 2023, 1:37 pm | Metlink
Football fans in the capital can travel to and from Wellington Regional Stadium for free on Metlink public transport for matches in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Greater Wellington Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash said the regional ... More >>
Hurricanes And Metlink Announce Ticketing Partnership
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 7:06 pm | Metlink
Rugby fans can travel to and from Hurricanes home games at Sky Stadium for free this season on Metlink trains and buses, thanks to a recently signed ticketing partnership. By showing a match ticket or Hurricanes membership card to train crew and bus drivers ... More >>
Metlink Supporting Passengers, Bus Drivers And Train Crew With Onboard Etiquette Campaign
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 12:43 pm | Metlink
A Metlink campaign aiming to create more pleasant journeys for customers and frontline staff by reminding passengers of onboard etiquette is being rolled out across its network. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2303/61bf309dcf0f238dacdc.jpeg" ... More >>
114 Wellington And Porirua City Bus Trips To Be Temporarily Suspended
Friday, 18 November 2022, 1:02 pm | Metlink
A further 114 trips on the Metlink bus network will be temporarily suspended from Sunday 20 November to provide greater certainty for customers during the national bus driver shortage. 80 trips are being taken off Wellington city routes with ... More >>
Metlink Advises Six60 Concert-goers To Seek Alternative Travel To And From Rescheduled Gig
Sunday, 30 October 2022, 2:12 pm | Metlink
Metlink has warned SIX60 concert-goers that there will be limited public transport available for the rescheduled gig today and advises ticket holders to seek alternative travel arrangements instead. Metlink had put in a range of extra services and extra ... More >>
