Metrocard holders can travel on any bus route in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri for $2 thanks to new bus fares to be introduced next month. <\/p>\n
The universal flat-fare trial also means cash payments for adults across the Metro region will be $4 per bus ride, and $2 for children, Environment Canterbury (ECan) announced.<\/p>\n
The standard Metrocard fee for all bus fares will be $2. Exceptions will be $1 fares for Community Connect cardholders and tertiary student Metrocard holders.<\/p>\n
The new Community Connect concession includes under-25s and community services cards, which can be\u00a0[applied for now.](https:\/\/www.metroinfo.co.nz\/metrocard\/community-connect\/)\u00a0Under 25s need not apply. Total Mobility holders will still get a concession.<\/p>\n
The flat-fare system replaces the three-zone fare structure which varied in pricing depending on area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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