Two exciting developments in Wellington’s transport sector mean riding in style doesn’t have to cost the earth in the capital.
NZ Bus’ Airport Flyer service has a flash new fleet of buses that comply with the latest European emission standard, Euro 5. According to NZ Bus this means the exhaust emissions are up to 90 percent lower than older buses.
As well as being good for the environment, the new Flyer buses look and feel good thanks to leather seats, air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Automatic announcements also make it easy for visitors to identify their stop, and wide doors and low floors provide better wheelchair and pushchair access.
NZ Bus CEO Bruce Emson says the company intends to change the way customers regard public transport.
“We want to create a service that is not only the preferred way to get to and from the airport, but to the city as well – reliable, fast, comfortable and good value for money.”
Meanwhile Wellington Combined Taxis recently became the first taxi company in New Zealand to receive carboNZero certification.
Marketing coordinator Ani de Graaf says the company has been working towards the certification for two years. To achieve the status, they reduced carbon consumption in all areas of the business including fuel usage, electricity in the office and air travel.
Combined Taxis now only purchase hybrid, diesel or LPG cars for the 442-strong fleet. Within six years there will be no petrol-only cars left in the business.
For Airport Flyer schedule and fare information visit
www.airportflyer.co.nz
For more about Wellington Combined Taxis visit
www.taxis.co.nz 
