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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. 

Decision Digest – October 2024 Auckland Transport Board meeting

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board held their October meeting on Tuesday 29 October.

Auckland Transport’s pothole promise to Aucklanders

Auckland Transport (AT) is making a pothole promise to keep the city moving and reaffirm its commitment to fixing one of the most troublesome and talked about problems on Auckland’s roads.

AT buses and trains go SICKO MODE for Travis Scott

If you’re heading to Travis Scott on Wednesday night at Eden Park, Auckland Transport has got you covered.

New third platform at Henderson to enable more frequent trains

Work begins later this Labour Weekend on a third platform and additional tracks at Henderson Station, which will enable more frequent and reliable train services, as part of the City Rail Link (CRL) programme.

Ride the Auckland Bolly-bus to celebrate Diwali

From today you can ride the route 24 bus through the heart of Sandringham to the city centre and celebrate Diwali in all its colour and joy along with Auckland’s Indian community.

Over 20,000 Aucklanders make use of $50 public transport deal

In the 12 weeks since Auckland Transport introduced their $50 seven-day fare cap, over 20,000 Aucklanders have made use of the deal.

New bus services a winner in West Auckland

Passenger numbers on West Auckland’s new bus network are 40% higher than expected, while ongoing improvements are making those bus trips faster and more reliable.