"Kinetic has been awarded all four contract units included in the Tranche 3 bus services tender for Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland. The contract has a total value of NZD755 million (around USD446 million) and represents the largest contract award received by the company in the city to date."
"The three central units will operate for a period of 11 years, while the eastern unit will run for 8.6 years. The contracts cover routes across central and eastern Auckland and maintain Kinetic's operational presence across both parts of the network."
"Kinetic is currently the largest mass transit operator in Australasia, with over 12,000 buses and 400 trains operated across seven countries through its various subsidiaries. The group also holds a 51% stake in the UK-based Go-Ahead Group."
Kinetic has secured all four contract units in Auckland Transport's Tranche 3 bus services tender valued at NZD755 million, representing the company's largest contract award in Auckland. The three central units operate for 11 years while the eastern unit runs for 8.6 years, covering routes across central and eastern Auckland. Eastern services commence December 2026, with central Auckland operations starting July 2027. Kinetic currently operates over 630 buses in Auckland and will retain its existing services while integrating additional routes. The operator recently secured a separate NZD100 million contract in Dunedin featuring 37 electric buses. Kinetic operates over 12,000 buses and 400 trains across seven countries and holds a 51% stake in UK-based Go-Ahead Group.
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