Bus trips are free for everyone during March while the new service beds in. But Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced in December the Government was scrapping funding for free buses for children and half-price fares for 13 to 24 year-olds.
From May 1, around the city for single-zone trips, 5-18 year-olds will pay $1.20 per trip, those 19 to 24 years old will pay $2, and anyone younger than 5 years will still travel for free.
Bus passengers using a Bee Card will pay for a maximum of eight trips a week, with any above that being free, so the maximum 5 to 18 year olds will pay each week is $9.60.
