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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. 

Two of Auckland Transport’s (AT) 23 new trains have arrived at the Port of Auckland to support the city’s growing passenger rail network.

Auckland Transport (AT) has delivered on 18 of 19 Statement of Intent (SOI) targets agreed by Auckland Council for the 2023/2024 year. These targets include maintaining travel times, improving public transport reliability, road safety and AT’s carbon emissions.  

The AT Board has permanently appointed Dean Kimpton as Chief Executive. 

The Auckland Transport (AT) Board and Regional Transport Committee both held their August meetings on Tuesday 27 August.

Construction is well underway on one of New Zealand’s biggest transport projects, as seen first-hand today by Auckland representatives.

The Regional Land Transport Plan 2024-2034 (RLTP), approved this week by the Auckland Transport (AT) Board, strongly reflects Aucklanders’ feedback to prioritise public transport and aims to reduce congestion, drive productivity and reduce emissions.

The Auckland Transport Board held an out of cycle meeting today to consider two important matters for approval.

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.  

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.

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.

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news from its rail operator, Auckland One Rail (AOR), that industrial action by its unionised train staff has been withdrawn, meaning rail services can return to their regular schedule.

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

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. 

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.