You can find information on Taranaki bus fares, zones and Bee Cards here. Our fares are based on how many zones you travel through, so check the zone map below and then refer to the fare structure and table to see the relevant fare.
Bus fares from Saturday 1 July 2023
From 1 July, children 12 and under will travel for free and under 25s will get 50% off their fares. For all others, public transport fares will return to full price.
Half price fares end Friday 30 June
All Citylink, Connector and Southlink services will return to normal fare pricing from Saturday 1 July. Please check the zone map and updated fares table.
Top up your Bee Card or put some additional cash in your pocket, don't get caught short!
New child and youth concessions available
If you already have a registered Bee Card with your birth date listed, these discounts will be applied automatically.
Child (5-12 years)
If you are aged 5-12 years you will travel free on the bus from 1 July. You must have a registered Bee Card and remember to tag on and tag off to access this concession.
Youth (13-24 years)
If you are aged 13-24 years you will pay half price adult fare on the bus from 1 July. You must have a registered Bee Card and remember to tag on and tag off to access this concession.
See all discounts and concessions available, including Community Connect and SuperGold.
Fare table
| Zones travelled | Bee Card | Cash |
| 1 | $2 | $3 |
| 2 | $3 | $4 |
| 3 | $4 | $5 |
| 4 | $5 | $6 |
Bee Card
Bee Cards are the preferred method of contactless payment. Bee Cards cost $5, plus a minimum $5 top-up. Cash is still accepted for those who do not have a Bee Card, however you will be charged the higher cash fare.
After you have your Bee Card, make sure you then register and activate your card online to access benefits.
*You will need to top up your card with a minimum of $5 to get started
Want to know more about Bee Card? Visit our Bee Card page or visit www.beecard.co.nz(external link)