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Taking the bus is a conscientious and cost-effective way to get around town.
The cheapest way to travel with Metro is by using your Metrocard.
Metrocard concessions are available for children aged 5-18 years, youth aged 19-25 years, Community Service card holders, and Total Mobility card holders.
Bus and ferry fares for Greater Christchurch
Fares:
| Metrocard fares | Bus | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Metrocard fare | $3.00 | $5.00 | |
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Metrocard Concession Fares |
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| Youth fare (19-24 years) | $2.50 | $4.50 | |
| Total Mobility Card | $2.00 | $4.00 | |
| Community Services Card | $1.50 | $2.50 | |
| Child fare (5-18 years) | $1.50 | $2.50 | |
| Cash fares | Bus | Ferry | |
| Standard cash fare | $4.00 | $6.00 | |
| Child cash fare (5-18 years inclusive) | $2.00 | $4.00 | |
Some travellers are eligible for free travel:
- Children aged 0-4 years
- SuperGold cardholders (after 9am weekdays and all-day weekends/public holidays)
- Companions of Total Mobility card holders
Metrocard fare caps
You will never pay for more than 2 trips in a day, or 10 trips in a week (from Monday to Sunday) when you use your Metrocard.
| Fare type | Bus daily fare cap | Bus weekly fare cap | Ferry daily fare cap | Ferry weekly fare cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $6 | $30 | $10 | $50 |
| Youth (19-24 years) | $5 | $25 | $9 | $45 |
| Total Mobility | $4 | $20 | $8 | $40 |
| Community Services Card | $3 | $15 | $5 | $25 |
| Child (5-18 years) | $3 | $15 | $5 | $25 |
Accessing Metrocard concession fares
Travel concessions are available with a Metrocard for the following groups. Some concessions require pre-registration. Click on the links to find out more.
- Community Services Card holders
- Child 5-18 years (Former Under 25)
- Youth 19-24 years (Former Under 25)
- Total Mobility card holders
- Tertiary students (to be discontinued from 30 June 2025)
Some customers will have the option to choose between multiple concessions, but you can only choose one. Make sure to select the concession that gives you access to the best fare.