A fresh idea in Auckland aims to make rides on public transport safer and easier.

AT is trialling the flexi-stop system on bus route 18 - between the city and New Lynn - after 7pm every day until September.

Passengers on the service can ask to be let off the bus anywhere along the route between stops, given it's safe for the driver to do so. 

AT Public Transport Operations Group Manager, Rachel Cara, says it's a success so far.

"We've had over 100 passengers request a flexi-stop and it's only been running for four weeks, so we're really pleased with that level of feedback. We want to hear from our drivers, make sure that it's easy for them to navigate."

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A fresh idea in Auckland aims to make rides on public transport safer and easier.
AT is trialling the flexi-stop system on bus route 18 - between the city and New Lynn - after 7pm every day until September.
Passengers on the service can ask to be let off the bus anywhere along the route between stops, given it's safe for the driver to do so.&nbsp;
AT Public Transport Operations Group Manager, Rachel Cara, says it's a success so far.
"We've had over 100 passengers request a flexi-stop and it's only been running for four weeks, so we're really pleased with that level of feedback. We want to hear from our drivers, make sure that it's easy for them to navigate."
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Rachel Cara: AT Public Transport Operations Group Manager on Auckland Transport's flexi-stop trial

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