This year's Auckland mayoral election is set to be fought, over the future of transport

Business leader Viv Beck has confirmed she'll be standing in October's election, to replace outgoing mayor Phil Goff.

Her main rival, councillor Efeso Collins, wants to make public transport free.

Beck says her priority will be pushing for an end to Auckland's regional fuel tax.

She wants to see projects that will make the biggest difference prioritised, with more funding from central Government.