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Decision Digest – December 2024 Auckland Transport Board meeting

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board held its December meeting on Wednesday 18 December.

Point Chevalier and Westmere road improvements tracking well

Residents of Auckland’s Point Chevalier and Westmere will enjoy improvements to a number of key roads just in time for the summer holidays.

Auckland hits 250,000 contactless trips on public transport

Since new ways to pay were launched on Auckland’s public transport network on 17 November there have been more than 250,000 trips where people have used their credit card, debit card, smartphone or smart watch to tag on, Auckland Transport says.

A pothole promise made, is a pothole promise kept

Auckland Transport is keeping its promises. In the five weeks since AT announced their commitment to fill potholes fast, 785 potholes have been filled with 95% of these being completed within the response time targets.

Ferries back in time for summer

Auckland Transport’s (AT) ferry services are back to full timetables five months ahead of schedule after working with Fullers360 to fill existing gaps in the maritime workforce.

Plan ahead and skip the traffic this Black Friday

Auckland Transport (AT) and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) are recommending Aucklanders plan ahead to avoid the rush ahead of the busy Black Friday and pre-Christmas shopping period.

Driver safety screens now rolling out across Auckland’s bus fleet

Auckland’s bus drivers will be increasingly safe and secure as the rollout of bus driver safety screens accelerates thanks to funding confirmed by Auckland Council and the Government.

Aucklanders, tag into the future of public transport with new ways to pay

Today marks a major milestone for Auckland Transport with the official launch of new ways to pay across the public transport network.

Eastern Busway station opens three years early

A new bus station at Botany Town Centre is set to provide immediate benefits for the community and will serve as a crucial link for the Eastern Busway when it opens in 2027.

Show you Appreciate Bus Drivers New Zealand

Saturday 16 November marks the third annual Auckland Transport (AT) ‘Bus Driver Appreciation Day’, and this year we are encouraging all of New Zealand to thank their driver or let the bus go first if you are in a vehicle on the road as a united show of appreciation.

Tāmaki Makaurau leads the way with new ways to pay on public transport

Auckland Transport (AT) is pleased to announce that in three days new ways to pay will be available across Auckland’s public transport network.

Improvements coming for central Auckland buses

Catching the bus around central Auckland suburbs will look different from this Sunday, with changes and improvements being made to several routes.

Western Express celebrates exceptional first year

Auckland Transport’s (AT) new North West bus network has exceeded expectations and delivered more than 5 million passenger trips in its first year.

Don’t Panic – Auckland Transport’s got you Coldplay fans

With over 50,000 fans expected per night, roads and public transport will be busy. Make sure you plan ahead, aim to arrive early and allow plenty of extra travel time getting to and from Eden Park.

AT invites feedback on possible bus and ferry services when O Mahurangi Penlink is open

People on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula are being asked what they want from their future bus and ferry services, as Auckland Transport (AT) launches its four-week public engagement campaign today.