More and more Aucklanders are using public transport to and from special events across the city, and catering for late-night events is becoming an increasingly important part of the Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s (ARTA) efforts as a transport provider

ARTA’s Chief Executive, Fergus Gammie says, "Many Aucklanders now realise that using public transport is a hassle-free, easy way to get to a special event. There are no parking costs or worries about trying to find a car park. Travelling by public transport makes for an easy start and end to a night out.

"Entertainment complexes like Vector Arena and the public increasingly rely on passenger transport to and from special events. We’ve recently hired a special events coordinator with wide international experience for such occasions."

"To ensure the continued success of these additional services, we ask the public to take care getting to and from events, particularly around bus stops and level crossings, and not to trespass over train tracks - it is dangerous and illegal, especially with the new double tracks," Mr Gammie says.

Passengers planning to use public transport to and from special events around Auckland can get more information from MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or visit www.maxx.co.nz