Tell us what you think, says AT

It’s four months since the Mahurangi region was finally linked to Auckland Transport’s (AT) bus network, with three new services connecting Snells Beach and Algies Bay, plus Omaha, Point Wells and Matakana, with Warkworth and the city. And while there’s been plenty of discussion via local social media pages, AT wants to hear more from residents directly about which services are working well and how others might be improved.

Media relations manager Mark Hannan said people should send comments and suggestions via the AT feedback page.

“We’ve had very limited feedback through official channels, but we are getting some positive anecdotal and social media feedback,” he said.

“We encourage people to contact AT directly with queries and feedback using our website, at.govt.nz/about-us/contact-us/.”

In November, the three services were averaging 250 to 350 passengers a day on weekdays and around 150 a day at weekends. In the first week of January, the weekday count was 220 to 320, which wasn’t surprising for the holidays, Mr Hannan said.

“These numbers are great, considering the services are still relatively new,” Mr Hannan said. “We expect numbers to grow again as people head back to work, school and tertiary studies.”

AT hopes to develop the local bus network further as population growth continues.