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AT pushes fares up by 5.2% but some commuters could pay less

City’s transport custodian sells another price jump – at more than double consumer inflation levels – as striking a ‘fair balance’ between passengers and ratepayers.

Auckland buses carry about 80% of the city’s public transport traffic.

Auckland Transport says its new pricing could save its customers money, particularly if they have a longer commute.

That’s despite it ramping up fares by an average 5.2% from February 2, more than double the latest increase in the consumer price index of 2.2%.

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Brent Melville Fri, 17 Jan 2025
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