Rail Network WorksIt’s been known for a while there is a heap of work to do to get the rail network ready for the CRL. The issue is so bad that Auckland Transport has now removed many of the regularly cancelled buses from their timetables. The government has funded two fully electric ferries and Auckland Transport will take over the procurement for five new hybrid ferries. RidershipUsage of public transport has been severely impacted this year, initially by the effects of COVID restrictions and then by bus driver shortages. In March, the government moved to cut fuel taxes by 25c per litre, and to halve public transport fares.

Source: Stuff December 22, 2022 22:02 UTC