Auckland Transport introduces sign language on public transport signage
Auckland Transport integrates New Zealand Sign Language into digital displays at Waitematā (Britomart) train station, advancing accessibility and safety for the deaf community.
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Auckland Transport integrates New Zealand Sign Language into digital displays at Waitematā (Britomart) train station, advancing accessibility and safety for the deaf community.
Auckland Transport's Fareshare initiative is gaining traction among businesses, offering a way to subsidise employees' public transport costs and reduce carbon emissions.
West Auckland's flagship bus service, the WX1, will transition to fully electric double-decker buses in April 2025 under a new $166 million contract between Auckland Transport and Tranzit Group
Kinetic and Auckland Transport mark a milestone with the launch of Auckland's first double decker electric bus, expanding the city's largest zero-emission fleet in New Zealand.
Edward Wright, Manager of Metro Fleet & Infrastructure at Auckland Transport, shares his insight into New Zealand’s largest city's journey towards sustainable public transportation and the ambitious initiatives that are propelling Auckland into a greener and more environmentally friendly future.
Kinetic expands government-contracted bus services in Perth, Western Australia, integrating school operations and emphasising its commitment to safe, sustainable transportation.
Auckland Transport responds to surging operating costs with a 6.2% fare increase starting from 4 February 2024, to sustain and enhance the city's public transport services.
In collaboration with Auckland Transport, Kinetic has surpassed 100 electric buses on Auckland's roads and aims to introduce 250 more zero-emission vehicles across New Zealand's major cities in the next year.
Auckland Transport's strategic adoption of electric ferries marks a significant milestone in the city's commitment to sustainable transportation, heralding a new era of eco-friendly mobility on its water routes.
Auckland Transport's Western Express spearheads a major overhaul in West and Northwest Auckland's bus services, introducing 7km of new bus lanes, new interchanges and over 40 stops for enhanced frequency.
Auckland's Public Transport Growth Programme is designed to make public transportation faster, more reliable and attractive while addressing disruptions, modernising fares and enhancing the overall customer experience.
With this milestone, Kinetic solidifies its position as the largest operator of electric buses in New Zealand, boasting a fleet of 200 zero-emission vehicles distributed across eight depots in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.
With an increasing number of zero-emission buses in operation and a well-defined roadmap for the future, Auckland Transport is taking significant measures to establish a more environmentally friendly public transportation system.
Metlink's innovative trial of articulated buses on Wellington's number 2 bus route offers a promising solution to surging commuter demand, while considering infrastructure adaptations and stakeholder consultations for a seamless transition.
In line with its commitment to halve emissions in the country by 2030, Transdev New Zealand has expanded its green transport fleet with three new fully electric buses, operating on its Howick and Eastern services across Auckland.