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Auckland Parents Demand Safer School Transport for Daughters

2/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

In Auckland, parents of 13-year-old girls express frustration with public transport as the school term begins, citing safety concerns.
The parents say Auckland Transport has not responded.
Tranzit notes fluctuating enrolments at the start drive these problems and says it could add a bus if Auckland Transport requests it.
Auckland Transport will temporarily increase service on the crowded route, and Westlake Girls’ High School has been approached for comment.

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Story summary

In Auckland, parents of 13-year-old girls express frustration with public transport as the school term begins, citing safety concerns.
The parents say Auckland Transport has not responded.
Tranzit notes fluctuating enrolments at the start drive these problems and says it could add a bus if Auckland Transport requests it.
Auckland Transport will temporarily increase service on the crowded route, and Westlake Girls’ High School has been approached for comment.