The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) says it is very pleased that stability and certainty has been returned to Auckland's bus passengers today with notification that agreement has now been reached between NZ Bus and the Auckland Combined Unions.

ARTA's Chief Executive, Fergus Gammie says. "This has been a long and difficult road in respect of our customers who deserve stability of service. The last financial year has seen the biggest increase in public transport patronage in Auckland for the past twenty-five years. It has been frustrating for ARTA to have such a strong achievement for Auckland disrupted by this dispute.

"The agreement gives stability of service past the Rugby World Cup which will help give our customers the certainty of service they require and deserve, and a sense of relief."