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This page relates to the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme.

IntroductionBack to top

Work category 525 provides for ongoing operations and maintenance of public transport technology systems that support delivery of public transport services.

Qualifying activities Back to top

Qualifying activities comprise ongoing operations, maintenance and renewal of public transport technology systems that support delivery of public transport services.

Work category 525 is available to the public transport services activity class.

Public transport services and infrastructure

Examples of qualifying activities

Examples of qualifying activities include, but may not be limited to:

  • operation and maintenance of public transport technology systems, including:
    • electronic ticketing systems
    • real-time information systems
    • on-vehicle systems
    • data and information management
    • business intelligence and reporting systems
    • customer apps and information systems
  • ‘like for like’ renewal of existing technology systems and equipment.

‘Like for like’ is defined as providing modern equipment and technology at the minimum performance to deliver the continuous delivery of systems functionality; for example hardware and software at the lowest performance specification necessary to operate for the life of the assets. Enhancements beyond that are improvements.

You can discuss with us (NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi as investor) whether other potential activities not listed above might also be eligible for inclusion in this work category.

Exclusions Back to top

Work category 525 excludes:

Funding assistance rate Back to top

The usual funding assistance rate (FAR) is:

Submitting activities for National Land Transport Programme consideration and funding approval Back to top

Approved organisations submit these activities using:

or

  • the improvement template in TIO for proposed new services.

Refer to public transport services activity class guidance for definitions of existing services and improvements.

Public transport services and infrastructure

For guidance on using TIO, see the TIO learning and guidance page on our website.

Transport Investment Online (TIO) learning and guidance