6 September 2012
Auckland’s bus consortium signs up with Thales
Auckland Transport said today, it was pleased to confirm Auckland’s bus consortium has advised its members will install
Thales hardware on their bus fleets as part of the preparation towards Auckland’s integrated ticketing system.
The bus consortium comprises Ritchie’s, Howick and Eastern, Urban Express, Bayes and Birkenhead Transport.
Andrew Ritchie, Chief Executive of Ritchie’s, says, “The bus consortium previously chose Parkeon as its hardware
supplier and they have proven themselves to be professional and responsive in their approach to the project. However, in
the interests of a seamless approach we have now elected to move to the AT Thales solution which will also be used on
trains and ferries”.
Auckland Transport’s Chief Operations Officer, Greg Edmonds, says, “While Auckland Transport is pleased with this
decision, it is important to note it is in no way reflective of the ability of Parkeon to deliver the bus solution, more
it is about using a single technological supplier to deliver a single solution. We are appreciative of Parkeon’s efforts
to date”.
Mr Edmonds confirmed bus operators would commence rollout of the AT HOP system from April next year.
AT HOP goes live on Auckland’s trains on 28 October this year and on ferries on 30 November.
About Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) of Auckland Council. It is responsible for all of the
region’s transport services (excluding state highways) - from roads and footpaths, to cycling, parking and public
transport.
Among its main tasks are:
• To design, build and maintain Auckland’s roads, ferry wharves, cycleways and walkways.
• Co-ordinate road safety and community transport initiatives such as school travel
• Plan and fund bus, train and ferry services across Auckland.
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