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New Zealand's $1.3 Billion Transport Ticketing System Delayed to 2025

6/9/2025

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop is pushing for a swift rollout of New Zealand's long-awaited Motu Move public transport ticketing system, now slated for mid-2025 after years of setbacks since 2018. With a hefty budget of $1.3 billion, an independent review is currently assessing the project to ensure a smoother path forward.

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Story summary

Transport Minister Chris Bishop is pushing for a swift rollout of New Zealand's long-awaited Motu Move public transport ticketing system, now slated for mid-2025 after years of setbacks since 2018. With a hefty budget of $1.3 billion, an independent review is currently assessing the project to ensure a smoother path forward.