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Ministry of Transport

Boardings: All modes

PT005 Public transport boardings by mode

Public transport accounts for 3% of trip legs. Total boardings have increased by 35% over the last 10 years.

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PT006 Bus boardings by region

Public transport is used most by residents of the main urban centres. In 2016/17, close to 90% of bus boardings were in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. Bus boardings have been growing in Auckland, but are fairly flat elsewhere.

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PT007 Ferry boardings by region

Public transport ferry service is used mostly in Auckland, with much smaller numbers in Wellington, Canterbury, and the Bay of Plenty. As with other public transport services in Auckland, ferry boardings have been growing.

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PT008 Public transport boardings by region (million)

Since 2000/01 boardings have risen in all regions except for Southland and the West Coast.Over 90% of public transport boardings are in the Auckland, Wellington, and Canterbury regions.

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PT009 Public transport boardings in main centres (million)

Public transport patronage has risen in all the main centres over the past 10 years except for earthquake-disrupted Christchurch.

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PT010 Public transport boardings in Wellington (million)

Use of public transport is high in Wellington, with 77% of residents using public transport at least once in the last year (see PT002). Public transport patronage has grown modestly, but steadily, since 2012/13.

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RL002 Commuter train boardings in Wellington and Auckland (million)

New Zealand commuter train patronage has increased significantly since 2012/13, especially in Auckland, where there have been major improvements in service.

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PT011 Public transport boardings in Auckland (million)

Use of public transport in Auckland has historically been low, driven in part by a decision in the 1950s to favour a network of motorways over an upgrade of the rail system and the removal of the tram network. More recently, public transport use has grown across all modes.

Train patronage has shown the most significant increase, which is attributed to the opening of the central Britomart station in July 2003, the introduction of electric trains, and network improvements. The planned construction of the City Rail Link is expected to enable more use of public transport with increased train capacity, new central-city stations, and reduced travel time.

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HD019 Total Mobility boardings by region

The Total Mobility Scheme provides subsidised licensed taxi services to people who have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking an unaccompanied journey on a bus, train or ferry in a safe and dignified manner.

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