Auckland public transport fares to rise

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Auckland Transport has completed its annual review of bus, ferry and train fares and says that fares are set to rise.

Auckland Transport’s Manager, Public Transport Operations, Mark Lambert said:

“In general fares have not kept pace with cost increases over time.

“As a result of this year’s review, some bus and ferry fares and most rail fares will increase between 10 cents and 90 cents but many fares remain the same.

“For a number of years train users have enjoyed significantly lower fares than bus users. We now have 2,000 train services a week, the rail network and facilities have been substantially upgraded including the first phase of the Manukau train station.

“This year’s increase in rail fares removes that inequity with bus and simplifies the fare structure prior to the full introduction of HOP near the end of this year.

“Public transport fares remain heavily subsidised through Auckland Transport and government agencies such as NZTA. Public transport continues to offer good value for money against petrol prices and the full cost of car ownership.”

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