Public transport for Auckland events in high demand
Travel on trains and special event buses is included for free in pre-purchased game tickets for the 2016 Downer NRL Nines. Credit Photosport.
More public transport for events with Auckland Transport.
Auckland Transport is again excited to be providing public transport at special events such as the Downer NRL Nines, BLACKCAPS Summer of Cricket matches, and SKYCITY Breakers games. All upcoming 2016 events where Auckland Transport is providing special event services can be seen here.
Auckland Transport’s operations manager for special events Logan Christian said “The amount of Aucklanders travelling on public transport in 2015 has been extremely encouraging. With events such as the Downer NRL Nines and Auckland City Limits coming up, we expect patronage to continue to grow in 2016, and Auckland Transport is planning accordingly with the expectation from Aucklanders that these services be consistently available.”
Last year, Auckland Transport provided special event buses and trains for high-profile events such as the Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran, and AC/DC concerts, the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, as well as the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.
Two thirds of patrons who attended the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines chose to travel by train or bus – breaking previous record for events held at Eden Park.
Auckland Transport now regularly carries over half of event patrons on their services – dramatically reducing the impact on the road network during events – getting cars off the road and allowing people to have a fast and hassle-free experience during travel.
In coming years, Auckland Transport plans to increase the number of buses and trains specifically for events around Auckland, with Mr Christian saying that forthcoming special events such as the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour and World Masters Games will be well supported – meaning more efficient travel for Aucklanders attending events in our city.