The New Zealand Herald reports that Infratil is due to launch its electronic public transport ticket system, Snapper, on its NZ Bus services. Meanwhile the Auckland Regional Transport Authority is poised to agree the system with the French electronic firm Thales, which will allow passengers to transfer between buses, trains […]
Yearly Archives: 2009
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A new website has just come online promoting the ANZAC Centenary Bridge, and includes a feasibility study.
NZ Herald reports: Waterfront trams are being tipped as key Auckland tourist attractions, with a possible later benefit for public transport. Although the Auckland Regional Council has no plans for a modern light rail network to serve commuters, its transport committee voted yesterday to press on with an investigation of […]
Over at the forum, I asked the question what would make a good fare structure for Auckland. Given the recent news that the Snapper system is coming to Auckland next year, I think it is important to focus on what would really make a difference to the average punter using buses, trains and […]
The Waikato times reports: Hamilton East MP David Bennett was told to “get real” and “keep it shortish” when he faced a public meeting championing a commuter train between Hamilton and Auckland last night. The National MP took the brunt of criticism over the Government’s lack of support for the […]
The New Zealand Herald reports transport Minister Steven Joyce apparently decided to increase rail fares after a discussion with his barber on Broadway, Newmarket.
The New Zealand Herald reports Hamilton City Council has stated the a three-year proposed trail of Silver Fern railcar services between Hamilton and Auckland would need a subsidy of more than $1 million a year. The council said a subsidy was not affordable and Nigel Parry from KiwiRail said yesterday […]