Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 7:22 pm Press Release: Auckland Council
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed free travel on
Auckland’s buses and trains from 4pm this Friday 21
December to ensure people get home safely from work.
The free services will include night buses and comes as
Police warn of increased drink-driving on the Friday before
Christmas.
Mayor Phil Goff says, “Spirits are high
on the last Friday before Christmas and it’s easy to get
carried away. I’m encouraging all Aucklanders to keep
their car keys in their pockets and jump on a bus or a train
to get home.
“Christmas is a special time of year.
We want to do our part to ensure people can have fun and get
home safe so they can spend the festive season with their
family and friends.
“If you’re in any doubt as to
whether you can drive - don’t. Use our train and bus
services and make sure you get home to your families.
“Be careful out on our roads. This is a special time of
year and everyone deserves to celebrate it with their
nearest and dearest. Be safe, be alert and if in doubt,
leave the car alone and take public transport, a taxi or
walk,” says Phil Goff.
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