ISSUE
Friday, August 15, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 72
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we understand this can be a confusing time for Aucklanders and misinformation can quickly spread.
At this stage, no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the use of public transport and the Ministry of Health has made it clear that there are no issues with people using buses, trains and ferries.
Auckland Transport has been taking proactive steps to ensure they are ready for a possible escalation of COVID-19 in Auckland. Some of these steps include:
· Asking Aucklanders to follow the Ministry of Health’s guidelines on self-isolation.
· Giving personal hand sanitisers to our frontline staff and reminding them that washing and drying hands is still the most effective means of practising good hygiene
· Cleaning AT buses, trains and ferries on a regular basis and stepping up the cleaning of surfaces like handrails. We have also identified plans to carry out even more extensive cleaning of our busses, trains, ferries and facilities, if recommended by the Ministry of Health
· Building 14 new public hand sanitiser stands to install at key locations across our transport network.* All toilets across our transport network are also being fitted with hand sanitiser dispensers
· Making sure information and advice from the Ministry of Health on preventive measures are being supplied to our staff, operators and contractors. The frequency of these updates has increased since the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New Zealand was reported
· Displaying Ministry of Health posters regarding COVID-19, as well as hand hygiene, in our offices, busses, trains, ferries and other facilities
While many Aucklanders are working from home during this time of uncertainty, those continuing to use public transport should use good hygiene practices. If you feel sick, stay at home and avoid travelling.
· Always plan your journey before you travel. Use our Journey Planner or visit our Service Announcements page for the latest changes
· Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 if you have any symptoms and have been to any countries or territories of concern or have been in close contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we understand this can be a confusing time for Aucklanders and misinformation can quickly spread.
At this stage, no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the use of public transport and the Ministry of Health has made it clear...
As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, we understand this can be a confusing time for Aucklanders and misinformation can quickly spread.
At this stage, no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 have been linked to the use of public transport and the Ministry of Health has made it clear that there are no issues with people using buses, trains and ferries.
Auckland Transport has been taking proactive steps to ensure they are ready for a possible escalation of COVID-19 in Auckland. Some of these steps include:
· Asking Aucklanders to follow the Ministry of Health’s guidelines on self-isolation.
· Giving personal hand sanitisers to our frontline staff and reminding them that washing and drying hands is still the most effective means of practising good hygiene
· Cleaning AT buses, trains and ferries on a regular basis and stepping up the cleaning of surfaces like handrails. We have also identified plans to carry out even more extensive cleaning of our busses, trains, ferries and facilities, if recommended by the Ministry of Health
· Building 14 new public hand sanitiser stands to install at key locations across our transport network.* All toilets across our transport network are also being fitted with hand sanitiser dispensers
· Making sure information and advice from the Ministry of Health on preventive measures are being supplied to our staff, operators and contractors. The frequency of these updates has increased since the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New Zealand was reported
· Displaying Ministry of Health posters regarding COVID-19, as well as hand hygiene, in our offices, busses, trains, ferries and other facilities
While many Aucklanders are working from home during this time of uncertainty, those continuing to use public transport should use good hygiene practices. If you feel sick, stay at home and avoid travelling.
· Always plan your journey before you travel. Use our Journey Planner or visit our Service Announcements page for the latest changes
· Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 if you have any symptoms and have been to any countries or territories of concern or have been in close contact with someone confirmed with COVID-19
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