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The Times recently spoke to a group of east Auckland businesspeople about whether they use public transport and if so, why, and if not, why not. Here’s what they had to say:
Jennifer Young, self-employed in leadership development
“I would take it if it were better connected. My options if I’m going to the CBD … is either driving to Pine Harbour and taking the ferry to the CBD and then a shuttle from there to the office, or driving 20-25 minutes to the train station and training in.”
Steve Maserow, of Barfoot and Thompson Howick
“I don’t take public transport, because I have a driver’s licence. Before I had a driver’s licence I used to take public transport and it was really hard.”
Nalin Wijetilleke of Continuity NZ
“I do what they call ‘mixed’ – car and public transport. Sometimes I park my car in Panmure and take the train to the city. Especially going to the city, parking and wasting time I don’t want, I take the train and it’s just 10 minutes.”
Claude Chiorean, of We As Web
“I don’t and I think my reason is cultural. I’m from a family where we love cars, we love driving, so I think it’s just the fact that when I think about going somewhere I jump in a car.”
Onkar Singh, of MBS Washing and Insect Control
“When I was a student I used to go to the city, and in those days I used the train every day. But now I don’t have to because my work is building washing, I need to take my vehicle with me all the time. That’s how I travel.”
Col Dougherty, of Sleep Space Howick
“I don’t, because I can walk to work in seven minutes. I enjoy it [taking public transport] but I wouldn’t feel safe, I don’t think.”
