https://wellington.gen.nz/greater-wellington-regional-council+buses Items tagged with Greater Wellington Regional Council and Buses. https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/metlinks-airport-express-set-to-break-2023-patronage-record/ Eight months since Metlink’s Airport Express exceeded forecast demand, latest patronage figures indicate a new record is poised to be set. 364,191 trips were recorded on the fully electric buses’ first year of operation to 20 July 2023 – 128% of the number expected. With over 320,000 trips already taken in the service’s second year of operation and figures for April and May forecast to be around 36,000 in each month, patronage is set to surpass the 2023 total in just ten months. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter say he’s delighted by the patronage growth which underscores Metlink’s commitment to providing efficient and reliable transport options for our residents and visitors alike. airport buses electric-vehicles transport government regional-council Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/metlinks-airport-express-set-to-break-2023-patronage-record/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2024-03-15T00:00:00Z -41.32691975 174.8077029634527 Wellington International Airport, Coutts Street, Rongotai, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/metlink-bike-rack-practice-point-encourages-cycle-savviness/ A bus bike rack installed by Greater Wellington allows Wellingtonians to practice attaching their bikes to Metlink buses - without worrying about stopping traffic. The rack is affixed to a near-life-sized image of a Metlink bus on the Bike Space workshop, a city-council sponsored bike repair shop on Cable Street next to Waitangi Park. buses cycling transport sport government regional-council Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/metlink-bike-rack-practice-point-encourages-cycle-savviness/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2023-06-02T00:00:00Z -41.29135455 174.7847818427785 Waitangi Park, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/greater-wellington-welcomes-government-contribution-to-driver-wages-and-conditions/ buses transport government regional-council Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/greater-wellington-welcomes-government-contribution-to-driver-wages-and-conditions/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2022-10-29T00:00:00Z https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/air-quality-improves-as-ev-bus-numbers-increase/ buses electric-vehicles transport government regional-council Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/air-quality-improves-as-ev-bus-numbers-increase/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2022-10-19T00:00:00Z https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/diesel-to-electric-bus-conversion-and-sky-stadium-projects-seek-funding-from-greater-wellington-for-low-carbon-initiatives/ Greater Wellington’s Climate Committee has recommended that the regional council fund two projects aimed at lowering the regional council’s carbon footprint. Metlink has applied for funding to reduce bus emissions through a diesel-to-electric power bus conversion trial, and the Wellington Regional Stadium Trust applied for funding for a study into reducing Sky Stadium’s environmental footprint. Both were considered at today’s Climate Committee meeting. Metlink seeks $550,000 to convert a diesel-powered bus to electric power and trial its operation in the Metlink fleet. buses electric-vehicles transport government regional-council Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/diesel-to-electric-bus-conversion-and-sky-stadium-projects-seek-funding-from-greater-wellington-for-low-carbon-initiatives/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2022-08-16T00:00:00Z http://www.gw.govt.nz/operators-report-due-diligence-on-china-source-ev-buses/ Wellington bus operators Tranzurban and NZ Bus have responded to questions from Greater Wellington about sourcing electric buses from Chinese manufacturer CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), both reporting that their due diligence revealed no evidence of the company using forced labour. buses electric-vehicles transport government regional-council Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/operators-report-due-diligence-on-china-source-ev-buses/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2021-06-09T00:00:00Z http://www.gw.govt.nz/metlink-to-boost-electric-buses-from-2-to-22-per-cent-of-its-fleet-to-meet-climate-change-goals-and-passenger-growth/ From left to right: Cr Daran Ponter – Chair, Greater Wellington Keven Snelgrove – Tranzit Brendan Prince  – NZBus James Howard – Tranzit Cr David Lee – Greater Wellington Cr Roger Blakeley – Greater Wellington The ink has dried on contracts for 98 new electric buses, which will take Metlink’s fleet of electric buses to 108, significantly reducing its carbon footprint and taking Greater Wellington a step closer on its target of carbon neutrality by 2030. Metlink currently has 450 buses in its active fleet in the Wellington region 10 of which are EVs, making up two percent of the fleet.  Once the 98 buses are added to the fleet the proportion of EVs will rise to 22 per cent which, excluding market leader China, is high by international standards. Seventy-three of the buses will be used on current scheduled services with a further 25 to be progressively added to routes to meet future network growth. The new electric buses will eventually take 61 diesel buses off the roads, leading to a 17 per cent drop in carbon emissions and a similar reduction in harmful emissions. Greater Wellington is delivering on its promise of a building a modern low emission bus network according to Chair Daran Ponter. “I’m sure that people across the region will be pleased to see another 61 diesel buses taken off the road and this will drive real climate benefits by deploying the new electric buses on high use areas of the network. “Just like our plans for rail, this is also about ensuring we have a fleet in place that can cope with rising population trends and demand for public transport over the next few years.  That’s why 25 buses will be used to accommodate forecast passenger growth without an increase in emissions,” added Chair Ponter. Climate Committee chair Cr Thomas Nash said we have to provide attractive alternatives to our current 20th century car culture if we’re serious about responding to climate change. “Over the last two decades transport emissions rose by 14 per cent across the region, mainly from fossil fuel burning cars and trucks. “We need a real step change here and we know we can move far more people with far fewer vehicles if we provide high quality public transport. A modern, comfortable low emission fleet will play a key role in attracting new passengers, encouraging them to embrace public transport. We’ve got an opportunity to break free from the car-dominated landscape that’s been driving pollution in our cities - let’s take it,” added Cr Nash. Roger Blakeley, chair of Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee, said that the new fleet will also attract more bus drivers to the region. “This new fleet shows our intentions for growing the network and obviously more buses means more drivers.  We want buses that drivers can be proud of and these state of the art buses, many fitted out right here in New Zealand, will help us attract drivers that want to be at the forefront of the public transport industry in New Zealand and internationally.” As part of the deal, NZ Bus will source 67 ready-to-go large single decker EVs from China and Tranzurban will build 31 double decker EVs at Kiwi Bus Builders in Tauranga, with parts sourced from world leading Chinese bus manufacturers. NZ Bus CEO Barry Hinkley said he was delighted that NZ Bus was making a significant contribution to NZ’s environmental performance, commenting that growing the number of EVs in its fleet is the right way forward as NZ Bus looks to a future of reduced fossil fuel usage. "With these 67 new electric buses, NZ Bus is proud to be having the largest EV bus fleet in New Zealand. With these new orders, we will see our EV fleet grow to at least 85 buses in the short term. "Obviously, we all should try and do as much as we can to look after our environment; taking public transport is a great way of reducing emissions, and electric public transport is an even better way. “We’re committed to doing our bit to help reduce emissions in New Zealand and at the same time provide people with a safe and easy way to get around,” said Mr Hinkley. Tranzurban Director Keven Snelgrove said today’s announcement is a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to partnering with Greater Wellington and pioneering and investing in electric bus technology and infrastructure in New Zealand. He says the 31 new double deck EVs add to the company’s fleet of 10 New Zealand-built double deck EVs successfully in operation in Wellington already. “This new fleet will deliver multiple benefits of being New Zealand built, adding to our modern and reliable electric bus fleet and help reduce carbon emissions and air pollution for Wellingtonians.” The buses will be delivered between mid-2021 and early 2023.  print transport rowing wellington art sport buses people electric-vehicles business blogs government regional-council Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/metlink-to-boost-electric-buses-from-2-to-22-per-cent-of-its-fleet-to-meet-climate-change-goals-and-passenger-growth/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2020-06-26T02:00:00Z http://www.gw.govt.nz/targeted-consultation-has-positive-results-for-broadmeadows-khandallah-and-ngaio-bus-users/ Proposed changes to Broadmeadows and Khandallah bus services have been modified, and now include a full seven days a week bus service for Broadmeadows, after targeted consultation with residents. khandallah ngaio consultation buses places transport government regional-council Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/targeted-consultation-has-positive-results-for-broadmeadows-khandallah-and-ngaio-bus-users/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2015-02-20T00:00:00Z -41.2337798 174.7968993 Broadmeadows, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa http://www.gw.govt.nz/consultation-delivers-expanded-bus-service-for-churton-park/ Two new bus routes - to provide a more convenient, affordable service that meets the needs of rapid growth - are being proposed for Churton Park residents after extensive community consultation. consultation buses transport government regional-council Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gw.govt.nz/consultation-delivers-expanded-bus-service-for-churton-park/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2015-02-20T00:00:00Z -41.2089378 174.8071379 Churton Park, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa