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April 2024 Update

The government has made the decision to withdraw the government funding for the age-based concessions that have been in place since 1 September 2023.

As a result, fares for children aged 5-12 and young adults under 25 years old will automatically return to the standard price fares from 1 May 2024. The current age-based concessions are funded by the government. 

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This page reflects fare information that applies from 1 May 2024.

Answer the questions below to get the recommended best fare for your situation.

To find fares for special services, such as the Wellington Harbour Ferry, Airport Express, Metlink OnDemand and Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility taxis, see those pages on our website.

All fare prices, including 30-day passes and day passes, are listed on the Tickets & fares page.

Apply for concessions on the Snapper website.(external link)

 

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Age groups shown are inclusive.
Do you have a SuperGold card?
Are any of these situations relevant to you? Tick all that apply.

  

 If you have a SuperGold card, tick "I have a SuperGold card" in the question above. 

If you are over 65 years of age, but don't have a SuperGold card, you will pay the Adult fare, unless you are eligible for another concession. This also applies if you don't have your SuperGold card with you when you travel. 

Free off-peak transport is not available to Australian Seniors Card cardholders or other overseas equivalents of the SuperGold card. If you reside in New Zealand, see the SuperGold website for information about eligibility and applying for a SuperGold card.

SuperGold website

 

 

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  • I'm a tertiary student.
  • I'm enrolled at secondary school.

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  • I'm 25 to 64 years old (Adult)
  • I'm enrolled at secondary school.

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If you have the SuperGold and Community Services 'combo' card, you can use it during off-peak for free travel. For peak travel, you'll need a red Snapper card with the Community Connect Concession applied to get discounted peak fares (50% discount). 

 

 

Your best fare: SuperGold 

Ride free with your SuperGold card during off-peak hours.

You'll need to have your SuperGold card with you to show Metlink staff when you board. Overseas equivalents of the New Zealand SuperGold Card are not accepted on Metlink services.

supergold cardOff-peak hours

  • Weekdays 9am to 3pm, and after 6:30pm
  • Weekends and Public Holidays

 

During peak time, you'll have to pay a fare as shown below:

 

 

Your best fare: Tertiary Concession

Eligible Tertiary Students get 25% off the adult fare when using Snapper.

red snapper with uni ID

When travelling on the tertiary concession, keep your student ID handy to show to Metlink staff, if requested. Your concession will remain valid as long as you meet the eligibility conditions for Tertiary Concession.

You qualify for both the Child Fare and the Accessible Concession. We recommend travelling with the Accessible Concession so that your carer can travel with you for free.

 

You qualify for both the Child Fare and the Accessible Concession. To get your best fare, tag on with your green Snapper card to get the Child Fare (75% discount). Show your Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility card to the driver so that your carer can travel with you for free.

 

 

Your best fare: Under 5 Free

Children under 5 are always free, and do not need to have a Snapper card. They must travel with someone at least 10 years old.

 

 

Under 13 Free Pass ends at midnight April 30, 2024.

Regular child fare applies, and child concession will automatically be applied to Snapper Green cards.

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Your best fare: Child fare

75% discount with a green Snapper card ends on 30 April 2024.

50% discount with a green Snapper card starts from 1 May 2024.

Anyone 5 to 16 years old or still at secondary school is eligible.

Green Snapper cards already have the Child Concession applied, so you don't need to do anything. 

The new Child Fare will automatically be applied to your green Snapper card from your first tag on and tag off from 1 May 2024.

green snapper card

red snapperIf you already have a red Snapper card that you use for an existing child concession, this will also automatically apply, and you don't need to buy a new green card. Just remember to carry your ID with you.

Some schools print their student IDs onto Snapper cards. You don't need to do anything - the concession will automatically apply.

 

 

Young Adult (Connect*) Concession ends midnight April 30, 2024.

Regular adult fare applies, unless you are eligible for and apply for a different concession.

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Your best fare: Adult

From 1 May 2024, adult fares apply for anyone over 16 years old who is not eligible for another concession.

If you're not eligible for concessions, using Snapper is still cheaper than cash, and off-peak trips get a 50% discount only with a Snapper card. When using cash, off-peak discounts and free transfers do not apply.

Red snapper card

 

Your best fare: Community Connect Concession

50% discount on fares for Community Services cardholders

Your Community Connect Concession will apply for as long as you have a current Community Services Card. When this card expires, you will need to reapply for the concession when you get a new Community Services Card. 

CSC and red snapper

 

The Accessible Concession gives you more benefits than Community Connect Concession, including free travel for your carer.

 

 

Your best fare: Accessible Concession

50% discount on fares. Your Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility card is also a Snapper card.

Total Mobility Card

Your carer travels with you for free anytime you use your Te Hunga Whaikaha Total Mobility card.

Your best fare: Accessible Concession

You need a red Snapper card with the Accessible Concession applied.

Remember to carry your Blind Low Vision NZ ID card with you when you travel to show Metlink staff, if requested.

red snapper

 

 

 

More information

 If you're eligible for a concession, head to the Snapper website to apply.

apply for a concession

If you'd like to calculate the fare for a journey, use our Journey Planner.

Journey planner

Full details of all fares and concessions, including 30-day passes and day passes, see the Tickets & Fares page. 

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Last published: Monday, April 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM