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"Nothing is free," South Auckland resident Lepa says of Auckland's latest public transport fare increase.
Lepa acknowledges the need to contribute to public services while warning that even small rises can quickly become unaffordable for people on low incomes.
From 1 February, Auckland bus and train fares increased by between 10 and 25 cents per trip following Auckland Transport's (AT) annual price review.
AT says the increase, averaging 5.1 per cent, was kept as low as possible despite operating costs rising by more than 10 per cent over the past year.
Local Democracy Reporting spoke with commuters outside the Manukau Station, where opinions were mixed as residents continue to gra
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