ARTA Media Release

21 January 2010

Aucklanders choose public transport for airport travel

Key steps undertaken by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) to further enhance transport services to and from the airport have resulted in a remarkable boost to patronage latest figures show.

ARTA General Manager, Customer Services, Mark Lambert says “The Airbus Express and the Manukau Airporter 380 services have both grown substantially in recent months; year-to-date figures show that patronage on the 380 service has increased by 78.5% and the Airbus Express has also shown significant increase in passenger numbers when compared to the previous year.

“Improving services to the airport is an important priority for ARTA; we work closely with Airbus Express and Pacific Tourways, in addition of course to Auckland Airport, to facilitate the delivery of frequent, reliable and cost-effective transportation which offers convenience for travellers.”

The Manukau 380 Airporter service was introduced in June 2008 to provide a direct link to the airport from Manukau city centre and has proved popular with tourists, business travellers and airport workers alike. 

The service was recently enhanced through acquiring a relationship with long distance coach service operators, Naked Bus, InterCity Coachlines and Magic Travellers Network allowing travellers to purchase tickets that connect them with the service to the airport from Manukau and vice versa.

It is also possible to catch a train from anywhere along the Southern or Eastern Line and connect at Papatoetoe Train Station with the 380 Airporter bus from there.

Airbus Express introduced 24-hour a day services in November of last year, marking a key milestone for travel to and from the airport for Aucklanders and visitors to the region.  Services run at fifteen-minute frequencies from 6.00am until 7.15pm, and every thirty minutes during the course of the night. 

Another step forward that has aided the growth of the Airbus Express and made a great contribution to the accessibility of Auckland Airport is the introduction of the Northern Flyer, connecting the North Shore with the airport with a single ticket.

“It’s fantastic to see that Aucklanders and visitors to Auckland are getting on board with airport bus services and that the enhancements that are being made are having a positive impact on our customers.” Mr Lambert said.

For more details on the Airbus Express or the Manukau 380 Airporter service, or to plan your journey on public transport to and from Auckland Airport please visit maxx.co.nz or call MAXX on (09) 366 6400.

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