Third Strike You’re Out: Time to Scrap National Ticketing System

The Taxpayers’ Union is slamming the NZTA for the third missed launch target in nine months for their “Motu Move” National Ticketing System.

Taxpayers’ Union Communications Officer, Alex Emes, said:

“If taxpayers’ are on the hook for an unneeded program to the tune of $650 per household, the least they expect is for the program to be launched on time.”

“All around the world, you can pay public transport fare with contactless debit and credit cards. Creating a National Ticketing system is just another useless political vanity project.”

“If the government really wanted to make things easier, it should move towards the simpler and more cost-efficient option of having transport providers offer a contactless option.”

“Everyone knows: three strikes and you’re out. NZTA’s time with their National Ticketing System vanity project is up. The government needs to can this disastrous program before it ends up inevitably costing taxpayers more.”