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Fullers have been in the gun in recent weeks after the shock cancellation of their Half Moon Bay and Bayswater runs as well as the much-publicised increase in Waiheke Island fares.
Since the fare increase hit the headlines I’ve been told Waiheke Islanders are “whingers”. We should apparently try kayaking to work instead. “If you don’t [...]
Fury over ferry berths
Cash strapped passengers are not the only ones angry over Hauraki Gulf ferry services with some operators alleging anti-competitive behaviour on the runs.
Fullers has been in the spotlight after its Waiheke Island fares went up by 12.7 per cent in September, totalling a 52 per cent increase in the last six years.�
Now two car [...]
Fullers fares are actually fair!
An article in the Herald on Sunday by journalist Jacqueline Smith failed to provide any real statistics that prove Waiheke residents are paying too much for their ferry ride into Auckland city.
The fare comparison chart that appeared as part of the article is factually incorrect and rather misleading.
Although the fares quoted are return fares, the [...]
Fare rises anger Waiheke islanders
Coffin-carrying Waiheke Island commuters wore black and waved placards protesting against a hike in ferry fares on Monday.
Fullers ferry tickets to the island have gone up by an average of 12.7 per cent. A monthly pass allowing unlimited trips has risen by $44 to $344. The protest was staged to coincide with the price increase.
Some [...]
Angry ferry commuters carry Waiheke’s coffin
Waiheke ferry passengers will be wearing black and carrying a coffin on Monday, protesting against fare rises they say will cause the death of diversity on Waiheke Island.
From September 1 Fullers will increase the monthly pass by $44 to $344, a 12.7 per cent jump that has islanders fuming.
“How can a private company destroy a [...]
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