Why are there so many bus cancellations in Auckland?
Why are there so many bus cancellations in Auckland? Governments, deregulation, privatisation, policy and PTOM. Labour and National governments have been responsible for policies which have contributed to the current bus crisis. The bus driver shortage is the main reason why so many buses are cancelled, forcing passengers to crowd onto fewer services.
Is 10 days enough for New Zealand?
For a 10-day trip, we recommend visiting up to four or five different destinations. Our 10-day itinerary locations are some of the most popular: Auckland the City of Sails, Wellington the cultural, art and food capital, and Queenstown the home of world-class adrenaline activities.
How do tourists get around New Zealand?
You can self-drive, join a guided tour, book flights, or take a train or bus. Passenger and vehicle ferries offer services between the North, South and other islands too.
Can you pay for Auckland bus with credit card?
Within the next 12 months Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce easier payment options across all of Auckland's buses, trains, and ferries. This will enable customers to tag on and off with contactless payments (debit/credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay) alongside the current AT HOP card.
Can you bus in Auckland without a hop card?
To travel on buses, trains and ferries in Auckland, you need an AT HOP card, which is a reusable prepaid travel card to use on public transport.
Is Auckland public transport expensive?
Auckland Transport HOP monthly passes vary from $150 for ferry services to the North Shore to $325 for use on Gulf Harbour ferry services. A bus and train monthly pass is $215.