Catching the bus to school

HOW TO USE THE BUS  

Do you plan to catch the bus to school this year?  

 

Bus fares are free for children aged from 5 to 12 with a registered Bee Card, and $1.20 for 13 to 18-

year-olds, for a single trip. You will need to top up your Bee Card.  

 

If you haven’t caught a bus before, check out information at www.orc.govt.nz/bus101. It’s a good

idea to look at the bus timetables in advance and plan your route. 

 

For up to the minute alerts on bus disruptions on specific routes on your mobile, download the

Transit app or go to www.orc.govt.nz/public-transport/notifications-and-alerts.   

 

 

Paying for your bus fare 

You can only use a Bee Card or cash to pay for your bus fare. 

Bank and credit cards cannot be used on buses to pay for a bus fare. 

Note that Bee Cards can be purchased for $5 with a minimum $5 top up, either at

www.beecard.co.nz or at a Bee Card retailer.