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Has he asked officials for advice on increasing the frequency or availability of public transport since the beginning of the fuel crisis, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 17356 (2026)
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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

Question

  • Has he asked officials for advice on increasing the frequency or availability of public transport since the beginning of the fuel crisis, and if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Right now, the Government's focus is on ensuring existing public transport services across the country can cope with the increases in demand they are experiencing. Public Transport Authorities have advised that they generally have good available capacity on services, especially off-peak. We are open to further investment to ensure capacity is maintained, if it is shown to be necessary.