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%.
Director of public transport and
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