Community Connect concession Community Connect concession
From Wednesday 1 May, fares and concessions are changing for people under 25 years old.
You may still qualify for a discount. Find out more about fare changes.
Save 50% when you travel on most buses, trains and ferries in Auckland if you have a Community Services Card. Apply online on your existing card or order a free, discount-loaded AT HOP card.
On this page
- Who is eligible
- Discounted travel services
- How long the travel discount lasts
- If you already have an AT HOP concession
- If you are under 25 years old
- Compare HOP card fares
- How to apply for Community Connect
- Get help with your application
Who is eligible
- You can apply for the discount if you have a current Community Services Card issued by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
- We can only send out one free Community Connect AT HOP card for each MSD client number.
Don't have a Community Services Card? Find out how to apply on the Work and Income website.
Carry your Community Services Card while travelling
You must carry your Community Services Card while travelling and present it on request to prove that you are eligible for a Community Connect fare.
The concession is strictly for personal use and cannot be shared with friends or family.
Discounted travel services
Eligible customers can get a 50% discount on all AT scheduled bus, train and ferry services.
These services remain full price:
- Waiheke and Rakino ferry services
- Interregional bus services including services operated by Intercity
- Northern Explorer train services.
Free child weekends do not apply to the Community Connect AT HOP card. Find out more about fare concessions for under 25s.
For interregional bus services operated by Waikato Regional bus Services and the Te Huia train services, visit the Bee Card website to find out how the concession will be applied to it.
How long the travel discount lasts
Your Community Connect concession will apply for as long as you hold an active Community Services Card.
We will regularly check your eligibility with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
- If you are no longer eligible, we will contact you to tell you that your concession is ending.
- You can still keep your AT HOP card and use it with regular adult fares.
- If you become eligible again you can reapply for the Community Connect concession.
Register your AT HOP card in MyAT to ensure we have up-to-date contact information for you.
If you already have an AT HOP concession
You can either get the Community Connect concession on your existing card, or apply for a new AT HOP card.
Please note that you cannot have more than one concession on your AT HOP card.
Option 1
Get the Community Connect concession on your existing card. This will replace your current concession.
When you apply, your previous concession will be removed and replaced with the Community Connect concession.
When your Community Services card expires, you will need to reapply for your previous concession.
Option 2
Apply for a new AT HOP card with the Community Connect concession and manage two cards.
Once your new card arrives
- you can keep using your old card, including any concessions.
- link each AT HOP card to the same primary or linked account in MyAT.
View and compare HOP card faresusing the following table.
If you have a SuperGold Concession
And you travel before 9am weekdays
- we recommend going with Option 2and managing two cards.
And you travel after 9am weekdays
- we recommend you continue to use your SuperGold card and enjoy free travel after 9am weekdays, and all-day weekends and public holidays.
If you are under 25 years old
If you under 25 years old, we recommend that you don't apply for the Community Connect concession as the Youth (16 to 24) concession will give you the same discount as Community Connect, which is 50% off adult fares.
However, if you do not have an AT HOP card, you can register for MyAT and apply for the Community Connect concession to receive a free HOP card.
Find out more on our Youth 16 to 24 years old concession page.
Compare HOP card fares
For more information, see our Bus & train fares page.
These fares only apply before 9am on weekdays, and all other times are free.
These fares only apply on weekdays, weekends and public holidays are free.
| Zone | Community Connect | Adult | Child 5 to 12 | Child 13 to 15 | Youth 16 to 24 | Secondary | Accessible | Tertiary | SuperGold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citylink | $0.35 | $0.70 | Free | $0.20 | $0.35 | $0.20 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.70 |
| 1 | $1.25 | $2.60 | Free | $0.70 | $1.25 | $0.70 | $1.35 | $2.00 | $2.60 |
| 2 | $2.20 | $4.45 | Free | $1.30 | $2.20 | $1.30 | $2.60 | $3.50 | $4.45 |
| 3 | $3.00 | $6.00 | Free | $1.75 | $3.00 | $1.75 | $3.35 | $4.80 | $6.00 |
| 4 | $3.70 | $7.40 | Free | $2.15 | $3.70 | $2.15 | $4.40 | $5.90 | $7.40 |
| 5 | $4.25 | $8.50 | Free | $2.55 | $4.45 | $2.55 | $5.10 | $6.80 | $8.50 |
| 6 | $4.80 | $9.60 | Free | $2.80 | $4.80 | $2.80 | $5.50 | $7.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 | $5.35 | $10.70 | Free | $3.00 | $5.35 | $3.00 | $5.90 | $8.50 | $10.70 |
| 8 | $5.90 | $11.80 | Free | $3.20 | $5.90 | $3.20 | $6.30 | $9.30 | $11.80 |
| 9 | $6.35 | $12.70 | Free | $3.35 | $6.35 | $3.35 | $6.60 | $9.60 | $12.70 |
| Inner Harbour | $3.00 | $6.00 | Free | $1.75 | $3.00 | $1.75 | $3.35 | $4.80 | $5.80 |
| Mid Harbour | $4.35 | $8.50 | Free | $2.55 | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 | $6.80 | $8.25 |
| Outer Harbour | $5.90 | $11.80 | Free | $3.20 | $5.90 | $3.20 | $6.30 | $9.30 | $11.60 |
| Waiheke (Fullers 360 only) | $29.50 | $29.50 | 13.00 | $13.00 | $29.50 | $13.00 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
How to apply for Community Connect on an existing card
Step 1
Apply online
You will need your:
- MyAT account login
- Ministry of Social Development (MSD) client number
Step 2
Receive confirmation
Receive an email from us confirming the discount application within 5 working days.
Step 3
Tag on
To activate your discount, tag on and start using the Community Connect concession.
How to apply for Community Connect on a new card
Step 1
Apply online
You will need your:
- Ministry of Social Development (MSD) client number
- date of birth
- postal address
Step 2
Receive your card
Receive a new, free, discount loaded AT HOP card in the mail.
It should arrive in 10 working days.
Step 3
Top up
Top up your new AT HOP card.
You need to top up your card before you can use it for travel.
Get help with your application
Need support? A friend or family member can fill in the Community Connect application form on your behalf. You can also visit your nearest Work and Income Service Centre for assistance.