PTOM Unit Patronage, Fare and Subsidy Information for Waikato
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From: Tony Randle
Dear Waikato Regional Council,
I am interested in the extent to which Waikato public transport is subsidised.
For each PTOM unit for WRC public transport services (bus, train and ferry) and for the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022,23 & 2023/24, can the WRC please provide:
1) The patronage data for the unit by month
2) The fare Revenue for the unit by month
3) The data that shows the extent to which the unit is subsidised by month
4) The Commerciality Ratio for the unit by month
For any information that cannot be provided monthly, then the information provided annually is requested.
If this information is held in electronic form, it is preferred that the information is provided in its complete and original format.
Yours faithfully,
Tony Randle
Waikato Regional Council
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We will respond to you within two working days.
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Your submitted request:
Dear Waikato Regional Council, I am interested in the extent to which
Waikato public transport is subsidised. For each PTOM unit for WRC public
transport services (bus, train and ferry) and for the financial years
2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022,23 & 2023/24, can the WRC please
provide: 1) The patronage data for the unit by month 2) The fare Revenue
for the unit by month 3) The data that shows the extent to which the unit
is subsidised by month 4) The Commerciality Ratio for the unit by month
For any information that cannot be provided monthly, then the information
provided annually is requested. If this information is held in electronic
form, it is preferred that the information is provided in its complete and
original format. Yours faithfully, Tony Randle
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Waikato Regional Council
Thank you for contacting us. Your reference for this matter is
REF250726738.
We will respond to you within two working days.
If you have any questions, or want to provide an update please call
[1]0800 800 401 and provide your reference number.
Please note that our office hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
If life or property is at risk, please call [2]111.
Your submitted request:
Dear Waikato Regional Council, I am interested in the extent to which
Waikato public transport is subsidised. For each PTOM unit for WRC public
transport services (bus, train and ferry) and for the financial years
2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022,23 & 2023/24, can the WRC please
provide: 1) The patronage data for the unit by month 2) The fare Revenue
for the unit by month 3) The data that shows the extent to which the unit
is subsidised by month 4) The Commerciality Ratio for the unit by month
For any information that cannot be provided monthly, then the information
provided annually is requested. If this information is held in electronic
form, it is preferred that the information is provided in its complete and
original format. Yours faithfully, Tony Randle
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is an Official Information request made via the FYI website. Please use
this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #31533 email]
Thank you
Waikato Regional Council
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From: LGOIMA Requests
Kia ora Tony,
Your request was received by Council on 10 July 2025.
Details of your request:
I am interested in the extent to which Waikato public transport is
subsidised. For each PTOM unit for WRC public transport services (bus,
train and ferry) and for the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21,
2021/22, 2022,23 & 2023/24, can the WRC please provide:
1) The patronage data for the unit by month
2) The fare Revenue for the unit by month
3) The data that shows the extent to which the unit is subsidised by month
4) The Commerciality Ratio for the unit by month. For any information that
cannot be provided monthly, then the information provided annually is
requested.
If this information is held in electronic form, it is preferred that the
information is provided in its complete and original format.
A response will be provided to you as soon as possible, and by 7 August
2025, being 20 working days from the day your request was received.
Ngā mihi,
Melissa
LGOIMA Requests
WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL | Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Waikato
P: [1]0800 800 401
F: [2]facebook.com/waikatoregion
Private Bag 3038, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
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From: LGOIMA Requests
Kia ora Tony
Regarding your request for information:
For each PTOM unit for WRC public transport services (bus, train and
ferry) and for the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22,
2022,23 & 2023/24, can the WRC please provide:
1) The patronage data for the unit by month
2) The fare Revenue for the unit by month
3) The data that shows the extent to which the unit is subsidised by month
4) The Commerciality Ratio for the unit by month
For any information that cannot be provided monthly, then the information
provided annually is requested. If this information is held in electronic
form, it is preferred that the information is provided in its complete and
original format.
I am able to confirm that the information we hold relating to question 3
is not able to be separated by unit but we can supply annual figures –
would you still like this information?
Regarding question 4 – we would like more detail about this. Are you able
to provide an example for us that would clarify what you are seeking?
Ngā mihi
Jennie
LGOIMA Requests
WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNCIL | Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Waikato
P: [1]0800 800 401
F: [2]facebook.com/waikatoregion
Private Bag 3038, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand
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From: Tony Randle
Dear LGOIMA Requests,
Firstly I would note this information has been previously provided by the WRC in 2021: https://fyi.org.nz/request/14119-fare-re...
WRT the WRC responses "the information we hold relating to question 3 is not able to be separated by unit" and "Regarding question 4 – we would like more detail about this. Are you able
to provide an example for us that would clarify what you are seeking?".
To clarify my request I refer to Section 127 (1)(B) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 (https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/publ...):
(1) A regional council— ...
(b) must publish—
(i) patronage data provided under paragraph (a); and
(ii) data that shows the extent to which the service is subsidised;
I would also note that Section 129 is of note.
The NZTA interpretation of this legal requirement is outined in their "Procurement manual" (https://nzta.govt.nz/resources/procureme...) including the role and requirement to calculate and publish the "Commerciality Ratio" of PTOM units.
I hope this provides the clarification of the information I requested.
Yours sincerely,
Tony Randle
From: Tony Randle
Dear LGOIMA Requests,
Firstly I would note this information has been previously provided by the WRC in 2021: https://fyi.org.nz/request/14119-fare-re...
WRT the WRC responses "the information we hold relating to question 3 is not able to be separated by unit" and "Regarding question 4 – we would like more detail about this. Are you able
to provide an example for us that would clarify what you are seeking?".
To clarify my request I refer to Section 127 (1)(B) of the Land Transport Management Act 2003 (https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/publ...):
(1) A regional council— ...
(b) must publish—
(i) patronage data provided under paragraph (a); and
(ii) data that shows the extent to which the service is subsidised;
I would also note that Section 129 is of note.
The NZTA interpretation of this legal requirement is outined in their "Procurement manual" (https://nzta.govt.nz/resources/procureme...) including the role and requirement to calculate and publish the "Commerciality Ratio" of PTOM units.
I hope this provides the clarification of the information I requested.
Yours sincerely,
Tony Randle
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