{"id":333106,"date":"2026-03-17T00:37:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T00:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/333106\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T00:37:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T00:37:11","slug":"petrol-prices-is-it-cheaper-to-use-buses-trains-in-auckland-amid-rising-fuel-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/333106\/","title":{"rendered":"Petrol prices: Is it cheaper to use buses, trains in Auckland amid rising fuel cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cThis does not factor in any parking costs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">Van der Putten said the same 15km trip on public transport would typically cost $4.90 through two zones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201c[It] would be a significantly faster journey due to congestion and the availability of bus lanes, frequent rail and ferry services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cSo, we can confidently say that the cost of driving 15km in or out of the city is now roughly double the cost of travelling the same distance by public transport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">Other councils across New Zealand are encouraging commuters to use other forms of transport due to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/gull-petrol-stations-run-out-of-fuel-as-petrol-hits-the-3-a-litre-mark\/UYL6P4PC65ES7GXDT32ZBMCSDE\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/gull-petrol-stations-run-out-of-fuel-as-petrol-hits-the-3-a-litre-mark\/UYL6P4PC65ES7GXDT32ZBMCSDE\/\">rising fuel costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">In a Facebook post, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith said Nelsonians may have work colleagues in the same neighbourhood or en route with whom they can alternate taking a car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cSettled autumn weather like that forecast this week, neither too hot or cold, is ideal for biking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">Smith said everyone\u2019s work and transport circumstances were different.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cCouncil\u2019s role is to provide infrastructure for the full range of transport choices from cars, buses and bikes to walking,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\">\u201cHowever, the current high fuel prices and risks of a shortage are a good time for people and businesses to consider and try alternatives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmpeAfkwcv\" style=\"display:none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/the-daily-h-your-fast-smart-guide-to-the-days-biggest-headlines\/VQR5CULLQRECZP2ORSWPGDORBU\/?utm_source=nzherald&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_id=nz_cta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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