The Auckland Airport launched the Lift Travel Plan in February 2006  through collaboration with ARTA, and originally encompassed staff from Auckland International Airport, Air New Zealand, Customs, HSMC, MAF Biosecurity and the Aviation Security Service. Since then the programme has grown to involve 23 companies across the airport community.

Lift is set to play an important part in future development of the Auckland Airport with over 65,000 vehicles travelling to and from Auckland Airport every day. It is expected that this demand will increase by around 90% by the year 2015, placing pressure on the roads to and within the airport precinct and causing frustration for airport staff and passengers alike.

With over 12,000 people working at the airport, Lift aims to encourage staff to think about getting to work differently, and to provide practical travel solutions. A major focus is carpooling through the TravelWise Rideshare scheme; over 700 carpoolers are now registered in the programme across the various organisations.

To participate in the Lift carpool scheme click the 'Register Now' button to create an account, or login with your username and password if you're already a member.