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AT confirms $50 weekly fare cap on public transport to start this Sunday

This Sunday 21 July AT are introducing a $50 seven-day fare cap for public transport users in Auckland. This means fares on AT buses, trains, inner harbour ferries and AT Local will be capped at $50 over seven days.  

Te reo Māori names gifted to the Eastern Busway

Auckland Transport (AT) is honoured to have been gifted te reo Māori names by mana whenua for the new bus stations and structures being built for the Eastern Busway.

Agencies focus on safety across the transport network these holidays

With school holidays kicking off today, Auckland Transport (AT) along with NZ Police has increased visibility across the transport network to keep people safe as they move across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Train services back to regular schedule after end of industrial action

Auckland Transport (AT) is welcoming news from its rail operator, Auckland One Rail (AOR), that industrial action by its unionised train staff has been withdrawn, meaning rail services can return to their regular schedule.

Decision Digest, June 2024 AT Board meeting

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board held its June meeting on Tuesday 25 June.  

Finding a car park in Auckland city centre made easier with new charges on Sundays and public holidays

Auckland Transport (AT) is reminding drivers that on-street paid parking will apply in more areas of the city centre on Sundays and public holidays from next month. 

Extra train and bus services for Super Rugby final

Additional train and bus services will be running on Saturday 22 June, providing easy and reliable public transport options for those going to the Blues vs Chiefs Super Rugby final. 

Record breaking levels of breath testing across Tāmaki Makaurau to continue

With more than 900,000 breath tests conducted in the past year, Auckland Transport and the NZ Police have no plans to put the brakes on.

Rail buses supporting limited train services Sunday 16 June

Auckland Transport is recommending customers catch rail buses and regular bus services today as train services will be very limited. 

Rail buses to operate on Sunday amid industrial action uncertainty

Due to the ongoing industrial action, AT’s rail operator Auckland One Rail is unable to confirm at this stage which trains will be operating on Sunday 16 June. We will be running rail buses all day to provide a reliable service for our customers who may experience disruption on the rail network.

Plan ahead for the game

Auckland Transport (AT) is encouraging people attending the Blues vs Brumbies match on Friday 14 June to plan their travel and allow more time as industrial action continues to impact rail services. 

Wednesday sailings to divert to Whangaparapara for July 2024 as Tryphena Wharf upgrades begin

Tryphena Wharf on Great Barrier Island has been undergoing major renewals since April 2024, to ensure that the wharf remains fit-for-purpose and extends the life of a key community asset.

More industrial action to impact rail services

Auckland Transport (AT) has been advised by CAF, the organisation that maintains our trains, that its unionised employees will be taking industrial action from Tuesday 11 June.

Peak train services to run every 20 minutes from tomorrow as industrial action continues

All train services at peak times will be running at a reduced frequency from tomorrow due to ongoing industrial action by unionised Auckland One Rail (AOR) staff. 

City Centre transport advisory for Saturday 8 June

Due to protest activity in Auckland City Centre tomorrow, there will be some delays, detours, and road closures in place between 12pm and 4pm.