Public transport fare changes for under 25s Public transport fare changes for under 25s
Last updated 8am Wednesday 1 May 2024.
Fares and concessions for people under 25 changed on 1 May 2024. Find out if you still qualify for a discount.
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- Fare changes from 1 May 2024
- Children under 5
- Children 5 to 12
- Children 13 to 15
- Secondary students 16 to 19
- Youth 16 to 24
Fare changes from 1 May 2024
The government has decided to withdraw funding for child and youth concessions. This means that:
- children ages 5 to 12 can no longer travel for free on weekdays on AT bus, train and ferry services
- passengers ages 13 to 24 are no longer eligible for half-price HOP fares.
Weekend travel is still free for children ages 5 to 15 who tag on and off with an AT HOP card registered with their correct date of birth. (Offer applies to scheduled AT bus, train, and ferry services and AT Local. Excludes Waiheke and Rakino ferries.)
Discounts available
We offer discounts for children, secondary and tertiary students, and those who hold a Community Services, Total Mobility or Blind Low Vision NZ card.
If you don’t qualify for a concession, you can still save 10% when you travel during off-peak hours:
- before 6am
- between 9am to 3pm
- after 6:30pm until end of service on weekdays
- all day on weekends and public holidays.
If you travel on multiple services, each tag-on must be during one of these periods for the off-peak discount to apply.
Children under 5
Children under 5 years old do not need their own AT HOP card and can continue to travel for free on AT bus, train and ferry services when accompanied by a paying passenger.
No action is required.
Children 5 to 12
Free weekday travel for children ages 5 to 12 is no longer available. This age group now pays child HOP fares (at least 40% off adult fares) on weekdays but can travel for free on weekends.
To ensure sufficient funds for weekday travel, parents should top up their child’s AT HOP card.
AT HOP bus and train fares
| Zone | Current weekday fare | Old weekday fare |
|---|---|---|
| Citylink | $0.35 | Free |
| 1 | $1.35 | Free |
| 2 | $2.60 | Free |
| 3 | $3.55 | Free |
| 4 | $4.40 | Free |
| 5 | $5.10 | Free |
| 6 | $5.50 | Free |
| 7 | $5.90 | Free |
| 8 | $6.30 | Free |
| 9 | $6.60 | Free |
AT HOP ferry fares
| Ferry service | Current weekday fare | Old weekday fare |
|---|---|---|
| Inner harbour | $3.55 | Free |
| Mid harbour | $5.10 | Free |
| Outer harbour | $6.30 | Free |
- Inner harbour (3 zones) – Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport/Stanley Bay
- Mid harbour (5 zones) – Half Moon Bay, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Beach Haven
- Outer harbour (8 zones) – Gulf Harbour, Pine Harbour
Children 13 to 15
Half-price child fares for children ages 13 to 15 are no longer available. This age group now pays child HOP fares (at least 40% off adult fares) on weekdays but can travel for free on weekends.
To ensure sufficient funds for weekday travel, parents should top up their child’s AT HOP card.
AT HOP bus and train fares
| Zone | Current weekday fare | Old weekday fare |
|---|---|---|
| Citylink | $0.35 | $0.20 |
| 1 | $1.35 | $0.70 |
| 2 | $2.60 | $1.30 |
| 3 | $3.55 | $1.75 |
| 4 | $4.40 | $2.15 |
| 5 | $5.10 | $2.55 |
| 6 | $5.50 | $2.80 |
| 7 | $5.90 | $3.00 |
| 8 | $6.30 | $3.20 |
| 9 | $6.60 | $3.35 |
AT HOP ferry fares
| Ferry service | Current weekday fare | Old weekday fare |
|---|---|---|
| Inner harbour | $3.55 | $1.75 |
| Mid harbour | $5.10 | $2.42 |
| Outer harbour | $6.30 | $3.20 |
- Inner harbour (3 zones) – Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport/Stanley Bay
- Mid harbour (5 zones) – Half Moon Bay, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Beach Haven
- Outer harbour (8 zones) – Gulf Harbour, Pine Harbour
Secondary students 16 to 19
Half-price secondary fares for students ages 16 to 19 are no longer available.
Students ages 16 to 19 with a secondary concession on a registered AT HOP card are eligible for a reduced fare (at least 40% off adult fares). If you do not have a concession, you will pay adult HOP fares.
AT HOP bus and train fares
| Zone | Current fare with concession | Old fare |
|---|---|---|
| Citylink | $0.35 | $0.20 |
| 1 | $1.35 | $0.70 |
| 2 | $2.60 | $1.30 |
| 3 | $3.55 | $1.75 |
| 4 | $4.40 | $2.15 |
| 5 | $5.10 | $2.55 |
| 6 | $5.50 | $2.80 |
| 7 | $5.90 | $3.00 |
| 8 | $6.30 | $3.20 |
| 9 | $6.60 | $3.35 |
AT HOP ferry fares
| Ferry service | Current fare with concession | Old fare |
|---|---|---|
| Inner harbour | $3.55 | $1.75 |
| Mid harbour | $5.10 | $2.42 |
| Outer harbour | $6.30 | $3.20 |
- Inner harbour (3 zones) – Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport/Stanley Bay
- Mid harbour (5 zones) – Half Moon Bay, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Beach Haven
- Outer harbour (8 zones) – Gulf Harbour, Pine Harbour
Youth 16 to 24
Half-price fares for youth ages 16 to 24 are no longer available. This age group now pays adult HOP fares, unless they are eligible for another concession.
You may be eligible for a reduced fare if you have a Community Services card, Total Mobility card, Blind Low Vision NZ card or are a full-time tertiary student.
- If you have a Community Services card, you can apply for a Community Connect Concession to get 50% off adult fares.
- If you have a Total Mobility card or Blind Low Vision NZ card, you can apply for an accessible concession to get at least 40% off adult fares.
- If you are a full-time tertiary student, you can apply for a tertiary concession to get at least 20% off adult fares.
AT HOP bus and train fares
| Zone |
Current fare (adult) |
Old youth fare |
|---|---|---|
| Citylink | $0.70 | $0.35 |
| 1 | $2.60 | $1.25 |
| 2 | $4.45 | $2.20 |
| 3 | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| 4 | $7.40 | $3.70 |
| 5 | $8.50 | $4.25 |
| 6 | $9.60 | $4.80 |
| 7 | $10.70 | $5.35 |
| 8 | $11.80 | $5.90 |
| 9 | $12.70 | $6.35 |
AT HOP ferry fares
| Ferry service |
Current fare (adult) |
Old youth fare |
|---|---|---|
| Inner harbour | $6.00 | $3.00 |
| Mid harbour | $8.50 | $4.12 |
| Outer harbour | $11.80 | $5.90 |
- Inner harbour (3 zones) – Bayswater, Birkenhead, Northcote Point, Devonport/Stanley Bay
- Mid harbour (5 zones) – Half Moon Bay, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Beach Haven
- Outer harbour (8 zones) – Gulf Harbour, Pine Harbour
Please note: Adult HOP fares still apply, even if the customer type shows ‘Youth 16–24’ at ticket and top-up machines and on AT HOP receipts.