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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Public Opinion: On public transport

Mary Shelford, Shoaollah Kusair, and Mario King. Times photos PJ Taylor

After reporting on the official opening of the new bus interchange and roadway at Botany Town Centre on November 15 for Times Online, PJ TAYLOR was back there a few days later talking to public transport users:

New Botany bus station and road opens

Mary Shelford, of Manukau:

“I use the buses and trains as I can’t drive. Yes, they are good services, though they don’t always connect. As for trouble on the buses, I have never seen any.”

Shoaollah Kusair, of Botany:

“Yes, I use the buses regularly. I’m a Gold Card holder. I find the bus service good and efficient. I’ve not had any problems on my travels. I feel safe.”

Mario King, of Howick:

“There are not enough rubbish bins at this new station, but it’s better than what it was especially the road. I feel safe around here, unlike other parts of Auckland.”

Gabriel Rozario, Nicholas Connal, and Andrea Campion.

Gabriel Rozario, of Botany:

“I use the buses a lot and find the service okay. There needs to be more frequency of buses. If the service is more reliable, then more people will use it.”

Nicholas Connal, of Flat Bush:

“I use the buses and it’s pretty good. The new shelters and road are good especially when it’s wet, though it did take them some time to complete it.”

Andrea Campion, of Highland Park:

“My gripe is sometimes the drivers don’t get close enough to the pavement, or the step is too high above it. But the service is easy to use with the cards.”

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