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National public transport ticketing system delayed until 2027

RNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesNZ HeraldTuesday 9 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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The $1.4 billion Motu Move ticketing solution has been delayed by a year after a review found the original timeline was overly ambitious. The system will allow commuters to use contactless payments for buses, trains, and ferries. Christchurch passengers may see contactless payments on buses and ferries starting in November.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 9 Sep 2025, 3:27pm · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    $1.4 billion nationwide public transport ticketing system delayed by a year (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    National transit ticketing system delayed again, finish date in 2027 (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Nationwide public transport ticketing system delayed (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    NZTA admits national ticketing plan ‘overly ambitious’, delays rollout (opens in new tab)