Future bright for Wellington bus network
All TagsToday’s return of suspended bus services is a positive sign for the future of public transport in the capital, says Greater Wellington Transport Committee chair Thomas Nash and Wellington Mayor…
Sustainable transport infrastructure proposed for Lyall Bay
All TagsOne of the three buildings to be demolished on Tirangi Road. …
Metlink passengers urged to ‘Plan Ahead’ this holiday season
All TagsWellington’s public transport network is receiving the gift of much-needed track and tunnel improvements this Christmas and New Year. Metlink passengers are encouraged to ‘Plan Ahead’ and allow extra time…
Fly in fly out MPs urged to save money and the environment with Metlink’s Airport Express
All TagsGreater Wellington chair Daran Ponter has sent new Members of Parliament a Snapper card, preloaded with $20, to jump on board Metlink’s Airport Express as they travel between the Beehive…
Movin’March coming wheely soon to a school near you!
All TagsRegistrations are now open for the fifteenth edition of Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s annual initiative encouraging students to walk or wheel their way to and from school. From sensational sneakers to decked-out…
Consultation open for accessibility improvements to Jackson Street bus stops
All TagsMetlink is encouraging passengers to have their say on planned upgrades for Petone’s Jackson Street bus stops, aimed at making journeys safer and more accessible. The project would be funded by…
Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington support acceleration of major LGWM projects
All TagsWellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have thrown their support behind announcements today that the Government will be looking to accelerate long delayed transport solutions for the city. As…
Greater Wellington temporarily extends half price fares
All TagsUniversal half price fares will be temporarily extended on the Metlink public transport network from 1 July until the government’s age-based discounts can be applied. Greater Wellington regional councillors agreed to…
Greater Wellington to consider extending half price fares
All TagsGreater Wellington will consider extending half price fares while it works towards implementing age-based public transport discounts announced on 18 May in Budget 2023. The discounts, which let children under-13 ride…
Greater Wellington welcomes Budget 2023’s free fares for under 13-year-olds and half price fares for all people aged 13-25
All TagsGreater Wellington Regional Council welcomed news today that free fares for under 13-year-olds and half-price fares for anyone 25 and under, will be funded as part of the Government’s Budget 2023…