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EXTRA SERVICES DURING 6-DAY STRIKE
The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and bus operators are running extra bus services during the Stagecoach 6-day strike.
“We continue to be concerned at the inconvenience that ongoing strike action is causing bus users and the long term effect that this could have on bus patronage,” says ARTA CEO Alan Thompson.
“ARTA is working with other public transport operators to offer some relief over the next six days,” he says.
Bus operators and train operator Connex have all offered assistance by providing as much extra capacity as they are able.
Extra buses will run on existing routes and limited shuttle services will run between Takapuna and the CBD, and Mt Roskill and the CBD. There will also be a limited shuttle service between Swanson and the Henderson Transport Centre.
“There are only a limited number of buses and drivers available. We’re doing what we can, with what we’ve got,” says Mr Thompson.
Train operator Connex is increasing the frequency of off-peak services on the Western Line, and running extra peak services between Otahuhu – Britomart and New Lynn - Britomart.
A normal train timetable with additional capacity will run across the rail network on Saturday. This means that trains will have extra carriages wherever they are available.
Public transport users can contact Rideline on 09 366 6400 or www.rideline.co.nz for additional information.
Please Note: It is only Stagecoach services cancelled during this strike. The other transport operators in the region are continuing to run scheduled services, including the NiteRider services operated by Birkenhead Transport, Howick & Eastern and Ritchies.
Strike relief services – Thursday 5 May to Tuesday 10 May
Bus
Takapuna to Auckland
Birkenhead Transport Limited will operate a shuttle (weekdays) from 9am until 2.30pm every 30 minutes between Takapuna Transport Centre and Downtown Auckland (Victoria St).
From 7pm until 8pm (weekdays) this shuttle will be running every 60 minutes.
Birkenhead Transport Limited will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 60 minutes from 8am until 6pm.
Route – depart Takapuna Transport Centre (Platform 1 Lake Road), then Huron St, Burns Ave, Esmonde Road, Northern Motorway, Fanshawe St, Hobson St, Victoria St to a terminus near Albert St.
Auckland to Takapuna,
Birkenhead Transport Limited will operate a shuttle (weekdays) from 9.30am until 2pm every 30 minutes between Auckland and Takapuna Transport Centre.
From 6.30pm until 8.30pm (weekdays) this shuttle will be running every 60 minutes.
Birkenhead Transport Limited will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 60 minutes from 8.30am until 5.30pm.
Route – depart Auckland, (Victoria St West near Albert St) then Albert St, Lower Albert St, Quay St, Lower Hobson St, Fanshawe St, Northern Motorway, Burns Ave, Anzac St, Lake Road to a terminus at Platform 1 Takapuna Transport Centre.
Mt Roskill shops to Civic Centre (via Dominion Road)
Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays) during the morning peak hours (7am to 9am) running every 15 minutes from Mt Roskill shops to Civic Centre.
For the remainder of the day (week days) the shuttle will be running every 30 minutes from 9am until 7.30pm.
Ritchies will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 30 minutes from 8.30am until 5pm.
Route – depart Mt Roskill Shops (Dominion Road near Mt Albert Road) then Dominion Road, Flyover, New North Road, Symonds St, Wellesley St, Queen St to Civic Centre.
Civic Centre to Mt Roskill shops (via Dominion Road)
Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays) during the afternoon peak hours (4pm until 6pm) running every 20 minutes from the Civic Centre to Mt Roskill shops and every 15 minutes between 6pm and 8pm. This shuttle will run until 9:45pm on Friday night only, for the Auckland Blues game at Eden Park.
From 9.30am until 4pm (weekdays) the shuttle will be running every 30 minutes.
Ritchies will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 30 minutes from 9am until 5.30pm.
Route – depart Civic Centre (Queen St, outside St James) then Karangahape Rd, Symonds St, New North Road, Flyover, Dominion Road to a terminus at Mt Roskill shops before Mt Albert Road.
Swanson to Henderson (to connect to other buses and trains)
Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays) during morning peak hours (6.20am until 8.50am) running every 30 minutes from Swanson Railway Station to Henderson Transport Centre to connect to other buses and trains.
From 9.30am until 6.30pm (weekdays) the shuttle will be running every 60 minutes.
Ritchies will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 60 minutes from 8am until 5pm.
Route – depart Swanson Railway Station (stop opposite station) then Swanson Road, Universal Drive, Rathgar Road, Swanson Road, Great North Road to Henderson.
Henderson to Swanson
Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays) during peak hours (4pm until 6pm) running every 30 minutes from Henderson Transport Centre to Swanson Railway Station.
From 9am until 4pm (weekdays) this shuttle will be running every 60 minutes.
Ritchies will also operate this shuttle on the weekend every 60 minutes from 8.30am until 5.30pm weekends.
Route – Depart Henderson Shops (Great North Rd opposite Trading Place) then Great North Road, Swanson Road, Rathgar Road, Universal Drive, Swanson Road to Swanson Railway Station.
New Lynn to Britomart Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays from Friday) during morning peak hours (6.45am until 8.45am) running every 15 minutes from the New Lynn Transport Centre Platform 1A to Britomart D3.
Route - Depart New Lynn Transport Centre Platform 1A then Memorial Drive, Great North Rd, Karangahape Rd, Pitt St, Vincent St, Mayoral Drive, Albert St, Customs St to a terminus at Britomart D3.
Britomart to New Lynn Ritchies will operate a shuttle (weekdays from Friday) during afternoon peak hours (4.30pm until 6.30pm) running every 15 minutes from Britomart D3 stop to a terminus at New Lynn Transport Centre.
Depart Britomart Transport Centre D3, Quay St, Lower Albert St, Albert St, Mayoral Drive, Vincent St, Pitt St, Karangahape Rd, Great North Rd, Memorial Drive, to a terminus at New Lynn Transport Centre.
Howick and Eastern Express Routes 50X, 50XU, 51X, 51XU, 53X, 54X, 55X
The existing Howick and Eastern Express Routes 50X, 50XU, 51X, 51XU, 53X, 54X, 55X which would normally not stop at all bus stops will stop if flagged down from valid bus stops along these routes. These express services operate on weekdays only.
Urban Express Routes 207X and 19X Urban Express Routes 207X and 19X which would normally not stop at all bus stops will stop if flagged down from valid bus stops along these routes. These express services operate on weekdays only.
These additional services have been agreed with Stagecoach and the Combined Union senior representative.
Train
Weekdays
Western Line
Services will run every 30 minutes between Britomart and Waitakere during the off peak (instead of every 60 minutes).
Services between Britomart and New Lynn will operate for an extended period over the AM and PM peak and will have additional capacity.
Southern/Eastern Line
Services between Britomart and Otahuhu (via the Eastern Line) will operate for an extended period over the AM and PM peak and will have extra capacity.
Saturday
Saturday – normal timetable will operate with additional capacity on all lines.
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