Green Party welcomes extension to half price fares Permanent half price fares for Community Services Card holders includes many students, which helps implement a Green Party policy Work to reduce public transport fares for Community Services Card holders started by Greens in the last Government Budget 2022 should be as a stepping stone towards free fares for everyone The Green Party welcomes the support in Budget 2022 to help one million people access more affordable public transport, and says it...

Kiwi families will be supported to make the transition to low-emission alternatives through the establishment of the Clean Car Upgrade, a scrap-and-replace trial, with funding from the Climate Emergency Response Fund.

The Green Party is 100% on board with half-price public transport, but calls on the Government to go further and make public transport free - for good.

“Today we have taken an important step towards ensuring people have more clean and green ways of getting around,” says Ricardo Menéndez March, Green spokesperson for Transport.

The Government’s decision on light rail in Auckland is the first step towards building the climate friendly, accessible city our communities deserve.

We have a real chance to build resilient, more vibrant communities.   Right now there are pivotal decisions being made about the future of Wellington. By ensuring smart decisions are made now, we can deliver fast, clean transport that puts Wellington on track to a climate-friendly future. We can make getting around by bike and public transport fast and easy. And we can build affordable, green homes, close to jobs, schools, shops and parks. 

The Green Party says Let’s Get Wellington Moving can and must address the climate & ecological crises and provide for more affordable homes.

The Green Party said the Government’s decision to scrap the Northern Pathway highlights the need for urgent, people-centred transport options.

The Green Party welcomes the $6 billion being invested in public transport, walking and cycling through the National Land Transport Programme, as announced by the Minister of Transport today, however says it is nowhere near enough.

Auckland Central can have rapid public transport networks, safe streets for walking and cycling, ease of mobility for disabled folks and parents with prams, and good transport links to our stunning Hauraki Gulf Islands.  The best way to reduce congestion and support those few necessary car trips around our electorate is to provide better walking, cycling, and public transport options.  Recent projects like Te Wānanga on the waterfront and Quay St development are fantastic, but as your local MP I...