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. All Citylink, Connector and Southlink services will return to normal fare pricing from Wednesday 1 May. 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! See all discounts and
system. A Bee Card gives you access to cheaper bus fares and concessions (should you meet the criteria). HOW MUCH DOES A BEE CARD COST? It costs $5 to purchase a Bee Card card. Passengers will also need to top-up a minimum of $5 to use their Bee Card. AM I ABLE TO PAY BY CASH? Yes. Cash fares are available but paying by cash is more expensive. The Bee Card will save you money. Please check out our fares page to see a list of zones and a table of fares. WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T GET A BEE CARD? Cash
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Regional rules
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4.2 Rule tables
This section contains tables which set out the regional rules applying in the four coastal
management areas. Sections 4.2.1, 4.2.2 and 4.2.3 explain how the rules are arranged, how
the rule tables are formatted and give information about the rule classifications and how
they relate to the rest of the plan.
4.2.1 Arrangement of rules
The regional rules are arranged by coastal management area. Within
Kotahi with the goal of securing funding for network improvements. Transport Engagement Manager, Cheryl Gazley, says this is an exciting phase as it’s an opportunity for the Council to hear directly what would make bus travel more attractive to locals. "We’re getting down to the nitty-gritty, the stuff that really matters to people. Previous consultations have identified common improvement area, and now it's time for specific details. “The community has asked for enhancements in four focus areas: bus
catch the Southlink Ōpunake to New Plymouth bus at the same time and assist with capacity Southlink - Waverley - Pātea - Hāwera: Tuesday departure times from Hāwera have been changed to better align with the Connector times for those travelling to Hāwera from New Plymouth
are available? The Taranaki region offers the following concessions (applied to your Bee Card) from 1 May 2024 on all Taranaki Regional Council Operated bus Services – including the Connector, Citylink Urban and School services, and all Southlink Services - Ōpunake to New Plymouth, Ōpunake to Hawera and Waverley to Hawera. Please note that child and youth concessions no longer apply from Wednesday 1 May 2024. Concession Type
Passenger Category
Fare Infant
Under 5
Free at all times. No Bee Card
The timetable has also been revamped to allow those heading to New Plymouth from coastal Taranaki more time for shopping or an appointment in the mornings and afternoons. Those catching the bus to New Plymouth at 11.30am or from Ōpunake at 1.30pm are eligible to use their Gold Cards. Chair Charlotte Littlewood says there has been strong community feedback asking for more buses from and to Ōpunake and other coastal towns. Moving to a Monday to Friday timetable provides an invaluable service for
can choose to have either the SuperGold Card concession OR the Community Connect concession. If you prefer to travel during PEAK times you can opt to have the Community Connect concession applied instead. All bus trips would then be charged at the discounted fare, you would not receive the free off-peak travel. This concession change cannot be done online, please call the team on 0800 233 872 to change your concession type. Does this apply to WITT students? WITT students already travel free when
All buses in the Citylink urban fleet serving Waitara, Bell Block, New Plymouth and Oakura, are low-floor, have no steps and are wheelchair accessible. There are some wheelchair restrictions to consider: There are no restraints on the bus, so wheelchair brakes must be on at all times while travelling.
Your wheelchair must not take up a space of more than 700mm wide and 1200mm long or have a chair/passenger combined weight of more than 240kg.
All passengers should be able to board a bus and pay
All buses in the Citylink urban fleet serving Waitara, Bell Block, New Plymouth and Oakura, are low-floor, have no steps and are wheelchair accessible. There are some wheelchair restrictions to consider: There are no restraints on the bus, so wheelchair brakes must be on at all times while travelling.
Your wheelchair must not take up a space of more than 700mm wide and 1200mm long or have a chair/passenger combined weight of more than 240kg.
All passengers should be able to board a bus and pay