ARTA Media Advisory 5 June 2009

Bus service adjustments

As part of Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s (ARTA’s) commitment to the Passenger Transport Network Plan, and focus on working towards the creation of an integrated and simplified public transport network, there will be some adjustments to bus services, starting with some minor service reductions that will begin from Monday 8 June.

The withdrawal of these services follows a period of consultation with the public, and is in partnership with operators and local territorial authorities.

ARTA General Manager Customer Services, Mark Lambert says “Typically services that have very low patronage, less than 30% of seated capacity off-peak, can be considered for withdrawal, and very careful consideration is given to alternative services and the needs of any existing patrons. We are trying hard to get the best deal for all our customers.”

Services that will be withdrawn as of Monday 8 June:

Route Number/Operator/Route Description 86X (8:45 am)/North Star/Browns Bay, Murrays Bay, Mairangi Bay to Auckland CBD 480X/Waka Pacific/Express service Otahuhu to Downtown Auckland 49F/Waka Pacific/Express service Papatoetoe West, Puhinui and Hunters Corner to Downtown Auckland 010 (6:00pm and 6:30pm)/Metrolink/Ponsonby to Onehunga return (via UNITEC) 500/Metrolink/Shoppers service Mt Wellington to Panmure 802X/Ritchies/Bayswater, Belmont to Auckland CBD 883/Ritchies/Knightsbridge Retirement Village to Constellation Station 103/Urban Express/New Lynn to Waterview Shoppers Service 203/Urban Express/Pt Chevalier to Waterview Shoppers Service

Services that will be withdrawn as of Monday 6 July:

Route Number/Operator/Route Description 167/Urban Express/Waiatarua, Henderson Valley, Oratia to Henderson

For details on alternative transport services please call MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or visit maxx.co.nz

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