Passengers boarding buses in New Zealand will no longer be able to fix their bikes to provided bike racks, with concerns around compliance and safety raised by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
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Kinetic launches new program to recruit women bus drivers
New Zealand bus operator Kinetic has launched its new Women Up Front Trainee Bus Driver programme, aiming to
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Over 20,000 Aucklanders make use of $50 transport cap
Since launching the $50 public transport cap 12 weeks ago, over 20,000 Aucklanders have hit their cap and seen savings.
Rolled out to encourage more residents to jump aboard public transport, the fare
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NZ government to introduce tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
The New Zealand government has announced new tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers following a “worrying increase in abuse and attacks”.
As part of its plan to restore
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West Auckland bus services a resounding success
More people have been catching buses in West Auckland than ever before, with passenger numbers on its new bus network 40 per cent higher than expected.
Auckland Transport (AT) launched the flagship Western
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Auckland public transport patronage returns to pre-covid levels
Auckland Transport (AT) has successfully delivered on 18 of 19 targets set out for 2023/24 year, including maintaining travel times, improving public transport reliability, road safety and AT’s carbon
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Mountain Marvel takes home Best Bus September
With each passing month comes yet another amazing photograph. Following last month’s stunning shot of a Ventura vehicle up in the slopes at Mount Hotham courtesy of Damian Shiambi, September’s Best
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BCA notices issue with ability to attract and retain drivers
In New Zealand some recent changes to central government budgets and immigration settings have us worried about our ongoing ability to attract and retain drivers.
After an unprecedented driver shortage
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Sid Fogg’s Coaches sold to family behind Entrada Travel Group
Newcastle-based operator Sid Fogg’s Coaches has been sold to New Zealand powerhouse family, the Ritchies, as the previous owners prepare to enter retirement.
The Ritchie family, together with other New
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Family-owned operator Weir Bros celebrates its 50th anniversary
Hawera-based operator Weir Bros is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with its heritage of service to the communities of New Zealand’s South Taranaki stretching back further than its half-century.
Much
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