Passengers of land transport in the early, pioneering days of Australia and New Zealand, sometimes faced rivers swollen with floodwater.
In order to get across the river, coaches had to be pulled across from the other side of the river, with a rope.
Cobb & Co.’s placement of changing stations every 16-32 km along the routes, meant that their coaches could achieve much better speed, and longer distances, than previously thought possible.
The Lights of Cobb & Co
Henry Lawson wrote a poem about the Cobb & Co service in 1897:
“Not all the ships that sail away since Roaring Days are done –
Not all the boats that steam from port, nor all the trains that run,
Shall take such hopes and loyal hearts – for men shall never know
Such days as when the Royal Mail was run by Cobb & Co.”
Commitment to Excellence
Today, Cobb & Co Coaches, as Auckland Airport Limos, continues in that same inspirational spirit.
We are committed to providing the best airport shuttle bus, and best airport transfer service around.
Why do governments not challenge their law-breaking activities?
Imagine if other competitors, in other industries, were allowed to come in and just break the rules.
Imagine if they were allowed to take away the business of legitimate operators in the market place through deception and manipulation of our laws.
Uber is continuing to steal away the taxi and airport limo businesses of those, who through careful compliance with the law, and hard work, have forged out businesses for themselves in this country.
We have no issue with Uber as such.
We welcome changes and opportunities that new technology brings.
But we do not welcome lawbreakers to this country in any shape or form.
The law is established as a level playing field, where everyone gets a fair go.
Concord Coaches were employed by the early pioneers of Cobb & Co. The early shuttle transfer services needed robust equipment.
Imported from America, the Concord carriages were painted red, with large yellow wagon wheels.
These coaches were chosen for their particular strength, and durability. They were most suited to the rugged conditions of early New Zealand roads.
The coaches employed a ‘thorough brace’ suspension system. This revolutionary suspension system, suspended the body of the coach on leather straps. It made the ride much more comfortable than other spring suspension systems.
We Have Come a Long Way
The worst we might experience, on a shuttle bus transfer today, is a few bumps in the road, in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Passengers were often left with bruises, and other injuries, in the early days of coach travel. These were caused by the severe impact of wooden wheels on rocky roads.
In both Australia, and New Zealand, Cobb & Co Coaches were always preferred over the others, because they went out of their way to make sure the ride was more comfortable.
That same endeavor lives on in the business of Cobb & Co Coaches, as Auckland Airport Limos, today. Whether it is a shuttle transfer service, private taxi, or corporate cab.
Cobb & Co go out of their way to ensure our customers not only enjoy their ride, but are relaxed and comfortable.
Why not give us a call? It’s free to call on 0800 777 076
Many people don’t automatically think of a shuttle service when they hear the name of Cobb & Co.
Sometimes, when the name of Cobb & Co is mentioned, a restaurant is bought to mind.
This is because Cobb & Co Restaurants have successfully marketed their brand of restaurants throughout New Zealand using the Cobb & Co name.
Not too many people realize that Cobb & Co were the original pioneers of passenger land transport in New Zealand.
From 1861 to 2016
Cobb & Co Coaches continue today, to provide passenger land transport including a first class airport shuttle service.
In fact, Cobb & Co restaurants are styled on that early passenger transport pioneering spirit, with wagon wheels, horses & carriages, prominent in their promotions.
Cobb & Co coaches is not in conflict with Cobb & Co restaurant’s in any way, but welcomes their contribution, together with our own, of recognizing the rich Kiwi heritage of the early settlers in pioneering the nation of New Zealand.
The shuttle service that Cobb & Co, as Auckland Airport Limos, provides today, is just as ready and reliable as those early pioneers. Then, they faced floods, cold, and adverse weather conditions. Today, we negotiate flight delays, traffic gridlock and flight cancellations. Through it all, the spirit of Cobb & Co lives on in our commitment to our service and our customers.
A history of the Shuttle Bus Auckland, New Zealand.
Cobb & Co Coaches have operated in Australia and New Zealand as a passenger transport service since 1861.
This is a brief history of our shuttle bus Auckland airport service.
In 1861, much of the country lacked good roads, and passenger transport across the country was fraught with difficulty.
Through adversity and setback, Cobb & Co Coaches forged a name for themselves as the premier travel service in New Zealand.
Some of the earliest stories of their sheer hard work and determination will encourage and inspire you.
In those days it was probably easier to sail than it was to travel by road.
Cobb & Co Coaches in New Zealand took its name from an Australian company at the time.
The Australian company was also called Cobb & Co Coaches. It was set up by American businessman, Freeman Cobb, in the 1850’s.
Fastest Passenger Transfer Times.
The arrival of Cobb & Co Coaches in New Zealand stunned the locals.
They achieved travel times between cities and towns, that were previously not though possible.
Cobb & Co quickly established themselves as not only the fastest service, but also the most comfortable.
Their bright red coaches fitted out with plush upholstery and leading technology engineering, were a feature of New Zealand’s early pioneering days.
Airports and airport transfers were unheard of at the time.
But Cobb & Co would go on to become the early pioneers of systematic, streamlined, passenger transfers between major ports, and the cities and towns of New Zealand.
The very idea of a shuttle bus service, grew out of the Cobb & Co Coaches business model of shared, low-cost, land-based, passenger transport.
The advent of the motor vehicle caught Cobb & Co by surprise.
They thought that it would never truly replace horses and carriages as the primary means of passenger transport.
As a result, the company declined in the 1920’s.
Today Cobb & Co Coaches, as Auckland Airport Limos, are spearheading a revival of superior passenger transport in New Zealand, particularly with a first class shuttle bus Auckland airport transfers, and airport buses to and from Auckland airport.
Their service includes airport taxis that are cheaper and better than Uber.
There is also a standard airport bus service, and a corporate cabs service.
All Auckland Airport Limos services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Try Auckland Airport Limos for your next Auckland airport shuttle. You wont be disappointed
