Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.

After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.

Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.

North Shore commuters will face extra delays driving home from Auckland for three months from this afternoon.

Over half Auckland's population doesn't support the council's $150 fines for driving in bus lanes.

As the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.

Bus drivers say Auckland City's tough bus-lane enforcement regime is forcing motorists to cut them off with sudden turns.

The head of Auckland's regional council has joined the chorus of criticism of bus lanes, accusing the Auckland City Council of "revenue gouging".

An Auckland City official's blaming of the media for confusion about bus lane rules showed an arrogant attitude, says a fined motorist.

Super City mayoral hopefuls have promised everything from fewer liquor shops to a green waste curbside collection in the first Super City debate at Auckland’s Unitec tonight.

Auckland City is refusing to say where on its 36km network of bus lanes it will put new signs and markers today.