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May 3, 2024
Extra-wide Narrow Neck crossing approved... p2
A LT O G E T H E R B E T T E R
Interview: 89-year-old runner Des Stobbs... p26-27
Long-time local GP XXX... p14 bids farewell... p11
HOP-card rorts part of ferry fare-dodging surge Fare dodging on Devonport ferries is on the rise, says Auckland Transport. “We have daily reports from our transport officers highlighting complete fare evasion and a high level of people using concessions that do not apply to them,” Auckland Transport (AT) customer-engagement manager
Phil Wratt said in a response to an Official Information Act request. Figures for Devonport show that from March to April this year, evasion grew from 1.48 per cent to 2.5 per cent. Random samples were taken by transport officers using handheld devices of around 1000 people on ferries.
Checks are now being made “on a regular basis” on the route. Supervisors also indicated fare evasion through the use of incorrect concessions, HOP cards with $1 balances and straight fare dodging, Wratt said. To page 2
Play it again, Celine
Poignant notes... Nine-year-old bugler Celine Wu did the honours at the Devonport Anzac Day service last week, as she did last year. She is flanked by Chief Petty Officer Rodney Taylor (left), and Jimmy Jones of Devonport RSA. More pictures, pages 6-9.
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