I really like the punctuality of the buses in Auckland. Really, the buses are never more than 5 minutes late. With me (so far) they were never late more than 3 minutes.
There are also some bus lanes in the main roads, just like the ones in Curitiba (Brazil). Differently from Curitiba, however, the lanes are not separated from the others by a small sidewalk or something like that. Instead, they share the same main road with the cars.
The exclusive lane for the buses is usually empty (or, during hush hours, full of buses). You can usually go where you want faster by using a bus rather than a car in peak hours. And, if you are intending to drive in Auckland, a piece of advice: NEVER park in the bus lane! Tow trucks1 are always around and they will take your car out of the way pretty quickly (believe me, I often see some cars that have been picked up near downtown)! Not to mention the fine must be exorbitant... so, don't even try (not even for "just 1 minute").
iPhone and Android users, here goes a nice tip. You can download the "MAXX2 Auckland Transport" application3. This is a very useful app that shows you, among other things, the real time board of the buses (just like the ones you can see in the main bus stops in Auckland).
That's it for this post! See ya!
## Glossary & Links ##
1) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_truck
2) http://www.maxx.co.nz/
3) http://www.maxx.co.nz/info/how-to-travel/mobile-services.aspx
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