Why are buses late sometimes?

Bus bunching occurs because bus routes are inherently unstable. When the buses are on schedule, everything seems to work fine. They travel from stop to stop, waiting at each for passengers to exit or climb aboard. So late buses need to spend more time at each subsequent stop, causing them to run even later.

Why is my bus driver always late?

And being late could be the fault of the driver, but it could also be the result of poorly timed schedules created by non-bus-drivers in administrative offices, or due to unforeseen traffic conditions.

What time do buses stop running in Auckland?

Routes operate from midnight until late (early Saturday and Sunday mornings). Buses leave via Customs Street, Civic/St James, Victoria Street and Queen Street. 12 services which go North, South, East, Central and West suburbs.

How long is a bus NZ?

Notwithstanding comments in 3.3 above, bus vehicle lengths generally range between 10.5 and 13.5 metres, however some articulated buses, as long as 18.5 metres (see Photo 20.3. 4.1B), are also in use in Auckland. There is increasingly more use of buses between 12.1 and 13.5 metres (see Photo 20.3.

Why are school buses always late?

Weather, traffic, driver absenteeism, maintenance difficulties, and unforeseen incidents are responsible for delays in the arrival of school buses in the morning and afternoon. Sometimes the bus routes must be doubled out or run as a second load to or from the school due to the regular driver being absent.

Do busses come late?

Buses aren’t considered late until they’re 5 minutes behind schedule. And that’s still worse than Orange County. About 87 percent of buses arrive to stops on-time there, according to figures from the Orange County Transportation Authority. The agency also defines “on time” as less than five minutes behind schedule.

What is the longest bus route in Auckland?

The longest line from the AT Metro Bus is: RBW. This Bus route starts from Britomart Commerce Street (Auckland Central East) and ends at Swanson Station (Swanson). It covers over 26 km and has 16 stops.

How do you read a bus schedule?

To read a bus timetable, look down the left column to find the name of the station you are at. The times that each bus leaves this station are in the same row to the right. Now read downwards from a chosen time to see what time this bus reaches the coming destinations. A bus timetable is written in columns.

What does the C mean on buses?

Central
Some prefixes have straightforward meanings: C stands for Central; X stands for Express routes; N denotes a Night Bus. With others, the prefix letter designates the place around which the route clusters.

How many people fit on a bus NZ?

They range in capacity from 22 to 68 seats and are perfect for group events, day and away trips out of town and over nights away. A number of buses are equipped with facilities such as low or super low floored, wheel chair access, air-conditioning and CD radios.

Can you report a bus for being late?

You can also tell us by calling 0343 222 1234 (call charges may apply) or select the ‘safety issues and incidents’ option on the form below. For all non-safety critical matters, we aim to respond to you within 10 working days.

Why is my school bus always late?

How can I plan my journey with Auckland Transport?

To help you plan your journey, Auckland Transport has full timetables and guides available for all public transport services. Travel guides for each area of Auckland, night bus, hospitals and airport.

Where can I find information about school buses in Auckland?

Auckland network map showing all bus, train and ferry routes as of January 2021 (PDF 16.1MB). For information about school buses go to School timetables. Visit our rail closures page for the latest information on when buses are replacing trains.

Can Auckland’s Port meet growing freight and cruise ship demand?

Understanding the potential impacts of these constraints on its ability to meet growing freight and cruise ship demand, and the consequential impact this may have on Auckland’s long-term economic growth, is critical to any consideration of the port’s future. The port is located on the fringe of the Auckland city centre.

Can I get a PDF version of your bus timetables?

If you prefer a PDF version of our bus, train and ferry timetables, download the PDF timetables below. For a personalised journey use our journey planner to enter where you are going from and where you want to go to. It will show you all the transport options including how much it will cost.