2 mins to read Labour promises to cap public transport fares The party’s public transport policy would mean more money left in people’s pockets, leader Chris Hipkins says. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. Brent Edwards Wed, 10 Jun 2026 © All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription. The Labour Party is promising to cap weekly public transport fares at $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and $10 elsewhere. In its first election policy
announcement since the Budget, Labour estimates the policy would cost $65 million a year or less than 1% of the National Land Transport Want to read more? It’s easy. Choose your subscription Already have an account? Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user – Pay by monthly credit card debit Premium Group Membership
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