What does sched mean metlink?

What does sched mean metlink?

Buses and trains that are running and tracked by GPS will display as an estimated number of minutes to arrival. DUE means the bus or train is nearby and will turn up shortly. Services that have not started their trip or are not currently being tracked by GPS will display as a scheduled time and say SCHED.

Are metlink trains Electric?

Metlink now have a total of 72 electric buses in operation. By July 2022, Metlink will have a total of 71 electric buses in operation. 51 electric single deckers (NZ Bus) & 20 electric double decker buses (Tranzurban).

Can you pay cash on metlink?

Pay the driver with cash, use your Snapper card or use a Metlink Explorer Day Pass. Child, Accessible, and Tertiary fares apply to after midnight fares.

Are there toilets on Wellington trains?

Trains on Wellington’s suburban routes do not have toilets.

Can you use snapper on trains?

Snapper fares on rail are equivalent to a single trip price from a standard 10-trip pass, and any concession (child, accessible, tertiary) that is present on your Snapper card is automatically applied to your fare, as it does on the bus.

Can I use AT HOP card in Wellington?

The card can be used only for fare payments and only on Auckland Transport routes; it cannot be used to pay for refreshments or other items. It cannot be used to pay for travel on the Northern Explorer passenger train running between Auckland and Wellington or on inter-city bus services.

Who owns metlink NZ?

The Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is responsible for planning and subsidising public transport, and pays around NZ$30 million for bus and train services each year….Public transport in the Wellington Region.

Is metlink a private company?

On 2 April 2012, the operations of Metlink were transferred to the newly created public transport planning and management authority, Public Transport Victoria….Metlink.

Do metlink trains take Eftpos?

Only cash is accepted on board Metlink trains (no EFTPOS or credit cards). You can purchase 10-Trip tickets, which are also available in concession and off-peak fares, from a ticket office or ticket retailer.

Do you have to wear mask on train?

Face coverings are no longer mandatory on public transport. It is no longer mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport. However, the government recommends you continue to wear one in crowded or indoor spaces where you may come into contact with people you do not normally meet.

Who owns NZ bus?

Next Capital Pty. Ltd.
Kinetic Group
NZ Bus/Parent organizations

Do Metlink trains take Snapper?

Since its launch in 2008, Snapper cards have been used for the overwhelming majority of bus trips in the capital. The first Snapper cards will be accepted on Metlink trains in October 2021. A survey in 2020 found 83 per cent of all public transport trips in the region used Snapper, with just 5 per cent paying cash.

What happens if you forget to tag off Snapper?

If you don’t tag-off, the system assumes that you travelled right to the end of the line and you will be charged the full cash fare without the Snapper discount. The tag-off penalty is set by Metlink.

Is public transport free in Wellington?

Metlink services will run a free fares trial next March. Wellington will trial fare-free or heavily discounted public transport on weekends next March.

Do AT HOP cards expire?

Your AT HOP card will expire, and the HOP money will be forfeit if the card has not been used for a continuous period of six years. In this instance, you will need to purchase another AT HOP card and contact us to put the HOP money onto the new card.

Is metlink only in Wellington?

The services are marketed under the name Metlink. The system covers Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, the Kapiti Coast and the Wairarapa….Public transport in the Wellington Region.

Who runs metlink?

Tranzurban
Public transport in the Wellington Region

Is it compulsory to wear a mask on the train?

Do you have to wear a mask on the bus NZ?

This means scarves, bandannas, or t-shirts should not be used. A face mask must be worn on-board and while you are waiting at stations if you are a ākonga (student) year 4 and above as well as adults. This includes school buses, bus and train stations, bus stops and ferry terminals.

Can you eat on trains?

Rail passengers are being told to avoid eating and drinking on trains as part of measures introduced to control coronavirus amid concerns that services will be overwhelmed as the economy reopens.