Public Transport Users Association - Latest News [Page 2]
Derailed: Budget 2020 & Airport Light Rail Parked Up
Friday, 15 May 2020, 7:07 am | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) and NZ Transport 2050 Inc are pleased to see common sense has prevailed with news yesterday that the Auckland airport slow tram has been postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis. It is also please to see the ... More >>
TRAINS TO HUAPAI Ready: No Spades Required
Thursday, 9 April 2020, 1:10 pm | Public Transport Users Association
As the Government calls for nominations of ‘shovel ready’ projects from Crown Infrastructure partners to stimulate the economy after Covid-19, one community group is putting its hand up and suggesting a project where a ‘shovel isn’t even needed’. ... More >>
Train Passengers Big Winners With Govt Investment
Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 1:08 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) congratulates the Labour-NZ First coalition government for the record spending on commuter train infrastructure. More >>
Government must deliver on PT fares
Wednesday, 15 January 2020, 2:10 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is disappointed Auckland Transport is once again raising most fares from February and is calling on the government for action. More >>
Auckland transport issues to come under the grill tonight
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 10:37 am | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has organised a public meeting tonight and invited key transport groups to highlight issues across Auckland. More >>
Public Transport Funding Needs a Boost in Budget Today
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 8:39 am | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has high hopes todays budget will deliver on key public transport investments. More >>
AT Unsustainable - Govt Intervention Fully Supported
Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 4:03 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) fully supports the call by the “Open The Books” group for a major review of Auckland Transport (AT). More >>
AT Must Keep Trains Moving
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 12:38 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is concerned train passengers will suffer through potential mass train cancellations due to the employment dispute between train maintenance staff and their Spanish employer Construccones y Auxilliar de Ferrocarriles ... More >>
West Auckland Commuters Left With Dreams
Friday, 5 April 2019, 3:41 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association would like the Minister of Transport, Phil Twyford, to urgently get on board with Trains To Huapai. More >>
Council Urged To Prioritise Downtown Light Rail
Wednesday, 21 November 2018, 1:47 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) urges both Auckland Transport and the Government to prioritise planning and construction of a light rail tram line between Britomart Transport Centre and the Wynard Quarter as part of its recently ... More >>
Strong Public Support For Faster Trains
Monday, 8 October 2018, 2:32 pm | Public Transport Users Association
Organisers expect strong support at tomorrow’s public meeting to highlight why a train link to Auckland Airport is better than the Governments preferred choice of a slow tram via Dominion Road or a user-unfriendly bus transfer shuttle via Puhinui ... More >>
Time For A Serious Train Solution To Auckland Airport
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 9:47 am | Public Transport Users Association
An urgent public meeting has been called for Tuesday 9th October to highlight why the Government and those behind the scenes promoting trams/light rail and bus links to the airport have got it all wrong. More >>
Government Funding Fails Christchurch Public Transport
Monday, 3 September 2018, 2:08 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Government’s National Land Transport Programme announced on Friday is seen as a massive fail for the development of public transport in Christchurch and wider Canterbury. More >>
Council Called To Sort Out Wellington Bus Mayhem
Monday, 23 July 2018, 11:26 am | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users’ Association (PTUA) is concerned with the poor implementation of the new Wellington bus network affecting thousands of commuters. More >>
Light Rail Beguiling But Wrong Answer
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 12:45 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Government’s recent announcements that they are to accelerate the procurement process for light rail to the airport and to the NorthWest including Kumeu, exaggerates the viability of the project says the Public Transport Users Association. More >>
Passenger Safety Win. Public Meeting Called Off
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 3:47 pm | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association is claiming a win for passenger safety this week as Auckland Transport has decided to review its previous decision to remove Train Managers from all trains. More >>
Passengers Oppose Train Safety Reductions. Public Meeting
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 4:14 pm | Public Transport Users Association
Over the past week the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has surveyed train passengers at Papakura, Britomart and Henderson stations, as well as online, about Auckland Transport’s plan to remove Train Managers from all trains. More >>
Passengers Asked to Support Rail Strike for Safety
Friday, 8 December 2017, 9:37 am | Public Transport Users Association
The Public Transport Users Association would like to remind passengers that the strike by railway staff in Auckland tomorrow is caused by both Auckland Transport and multi-national corporation Transdev attempting to cut costs instead of increasing ... More >>
Political & Practical Advantages of Trains to Huapai
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 9:39 am | Public Transport Users Association
Opportunities to use existing infrastructure in Auckland are being overlooked this election, as political parties scramble to fast track grand expensive new projects, says the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA). More >>
Disuse of Auckland Rail Line a ‘Bloody Shambles’ Say Locals
Monday, 24 July 2017, 10:05 am | Public Transport Users Association
Sunday 23 July 2017 - The disuse of existing rail infrastructure in growing North West Auckland was labelled ‘a bloody shambles’ by members of the audience at the Helensville electorate ‘Trains to Huapai’ candidates’ debate today, Sunday ... More >>