Bus Fares Changing Soon

Kia ora koutou,

New Bee Card fare from 29 September 

The free fare for children aged 5-12 years will end from 29 September and children will now pay $1.50. The fare for youth aged 13-18 years in Dunedin will increase from $1.20 to $1.50, and the adult fare will increase from $2 to $2.50. 

All these fares need a registered Bee Card to take advantage of discounts 

Cash fares remain unchanged at $3. 

5-12 years 

• Free fare for children aged 5–12 will end 

• New fare with a Bee Card will be $1.50 

• New cash fare will be $3. 

13-18 years 

• New fare with a Bee Card will be $1.50 

• Cash fare will remain $3 

Adults (19+) 

• New fare will be $2.50 with a Bee Card 

• Cash fare will remain $3 

ORC is updating fares to meet new central government funding rules. 

We invite you to pop into an ORC office or a Bee Card retailer to pick up a Bee Card before 29 September, or ask your bus driver for one – and remember to register it at www.beecard.co.nz 

More information on fare changes at www.orc.govt.nz/fares

Many thanks in advance for helping us spread the word about these changes to children, young people and their families.

Regards,

Andrea

(Senior Communications Advisor, Public Transport)