Reasoning for returning to full fares
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From: Zac Ringrose
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
I was just wanting to get an understanding on the reasoning for returning to full fares for over 25's.
I am referring to this story: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/targ...
- Could I get the projections / forecasting that would substantiate the quote of the Climate Change Minister "This increase in funding will help us to take cars off the road while cutting pollution that goes into the atmosphere. More people using public transport is critical to reducing our climate emissions and to increasing our wellbeing."
Yours faithfully,
Z
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Zac
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Zac
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has forecasting for public transport
usage, but we are unable to advise whether these figures would
substantiate a quote from the Climate Change Minister. In order to respond
to your request, we need to confirm what period of time you are requesting
forecasted figures for.
Ngâ mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Zac
Further to the email below, could you please confirm what period of time
you are requesting forecasted figures for?
We look forward to being able to assist once the above have been
clarified.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Official Correspondence
Sent: Monday, 31 July 2023 1:32 PM
To: Zac Ringrose <[5][FOI #23586 email]>
Subject: OIA-13180 REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION
Kia ora Zac
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has forecasting for public transport
usage, but we are unable to advise whether these figures would
substantiate a quote from the Climate Change Minister. In order to respond
to your request, we need to confirm what period of time you are requesting
forecasted figures for.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Zac Ringrose
Dear Official Correspondence,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, could I get the forcast for the next 5 years.
Yours sincerely,
Zac Ringrose
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Zac
Transferring the request you made under the Official Information Act 1982
Thank you for your email below requesting information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act).
The information you have requested is more closely connected with the
functions of Ministry of Transport than with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport
Agency. Therefore, Waka Kotahi is transferring your request to Ministry of
Transport under section 14 of the Act.
The time limit for their response to you is 20 working days from 22 August
2023 so you can expect a response from Ministry of Transport on or before
19 September 2023.
Ngâ mihi
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kôtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: OCU
Kia ora Zac,
On behalf of the Ministry of Transport, I acknowledge your Official
Information Act request transferred to Te Manatû Waka Ministry of
Transport on 22 August 2023 seeking (and including your date range
clarification to Waka Kotahi ):
“Could I get the projections / forecasting for the next five years, that
would substantiate the quote of the Climate Change Minister "This increase
in funding will help us to take cars off the road while cutting pollution
that goes into the atmosphere. More people using public transport is
critical to reducing our climate emissions and to increasing our
wellbeing.”"
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and in
any event no later than 19 September 2023 being 20 working days after the
day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request
by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
The Ministry publishes Official Information Act responses on our website
when there may be wider interest in the information released. This means
the information provided to you might be published after you have received
it.
Ngâ mihi
Harry (He / Him)
Kaitohutohu - Tuhinga Ôkawa|Adviser, Official Correspondence
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Hi Zac
Pease find attached the Ministry of Transport’s response to your request
under the Official Information Act request.
Thank you
Anita Waring
Kaitohutohu | Adviser, Mobility and Safety
Te Manatû Waka | Ministry of Transport
E: [1][email address]
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From: Zac Ringrose
Dear Anita Waring,
Thank you for the response, however my OIA was asking why the fares are returning to full price for over 25's, so would like the forecasting to include those over the age of 25 and up to 65 as I am wanting to see what trends there are in the data for the Climate Minister to suggest that this change will have more people using public transport.
Yours sincerely,
Zac Ringrose
From: Anita Waring
Hi Zac
I refer to your follow up request of 14 September 2023.
We do not hold forecasting for ages 25 to 65 as these age groups were not considered for concessions.
The article you refer to discusses a package of initiatives aimed at improving public transport. Alongside the fare discounts, the article announces funding to increase bus driver wages and to help councils reinstate services to pre-pandemic levels. These were intended to reduce the bus driver shortage and increase service frequency and reliability to encourage more people to choose public transport. We did not do any modelling on the impacts of these initiatives.
I am therefore refusing your follow up request under Section 18(e) of the Official Information Act.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of this response by the Ombudsman, in accordance with section 28(3) of the Act. The relevant details can be found on the Ombudsman’s website http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/
Anita Waring
Kaitohutohu | Adviser, Mobility and Safety
Te Manatū Waka | Ministry of Transport
E: [email address]
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