Background to the zone fare structures

There are two options for you to consider. This conversation is about structure, not the price of fares.

Once the fare structure is in place, we will review fare prices annually.

Motu Move

Motu Move, the National Ticketing Solution, is based on a tag on/tag off solution that will provide easy, consistent ways to pay for buses, trains and ferries across Aotearoa.

It will be implemented first in Timaru and Temuka, followed by our Greater Christchurch Metro network.

The current plan is to increase fares with the roll out of Motu Move. Adult fares within one zone will increase from $2 (with a Metrocard) to $3 (when customers tag off). We are expecting this to happen in mid-2025.