With fuel prices rising, more people are choosing buses, trains and ferries than ever before.
Public transport fares are not rising as part of the national fuel supply response, so it's a great way to save money.
There's room for everyone, and with our discount fares and $50 weekly fare cap you can get even more value from your commute.
We've also been investing in a cleaner future with all trains and over 25% of our bus fleet now fully electric.
There is currently no impact to public transport.
Getting started on public transport
New to public transport or coming back after some time away? These are the basics you'll need to HOP onboard a bus, train or ferry in Auckland.
Use the AT Journey Planner to plan your trip and find out how much you'll pay.
To plan and track journeys by foot, bike and across our bus, train and ferry network, download the AT Mobile app.
We no longer accept cash on public transport. You will need a valid AT HOP card, or you can now tag on and off with a contactless payment method.
Contactless payments
Contactless payment methods include:
- debit and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay)
- digital cards such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay in your smart device.
Note that contactless payments are not accepted on Fullers360 Waiheke and tourist services.
AT HOP cards
An AT HOP card is a prepaid card that allows you to pay for bus, train and ferry services in Auckland.
It also lets you add concessions (discounted fares) and includes features that give you more control over your travel.
You can buy AT HOP cards from AT customer service centres and some retailers.
You might qualify for discounted fares and not even know it.
Concessions are available for:
- children
- secondary students
- tertiary students
- over 65’s
- people with disabilities
- Community Services card holders.
Making the most of every trip
Travel all week for $50
With AT’s $50 weekly fare cap, your public transport costs are locked in. No matter how often you travel on buses, trains and inner harbour ferries, you’ll pay no more than $50 for seven days' travel.
Save on transfers
Transfer between AT buses, trains and ferries and pay only one fare for the whole journey. Make sure your transfer between services is no more than 30 minutes and use the same card to tag on and off each time.
Mix your go
From buses, trains and ferries, to cars, bikes, taxis, walking, scootering or even running. There are endless ways to Mix Your Go. Bikes are allowed on trains and ferries and some NX1 services.
Check your discount
With an AT HOP card, students, seniors, people with disabilities and Community Services cardholders can get discounted bus, train and ferry fares. Check if you're eligible and apply now.
News and updates
AT is making changes to use fuel and energy wisely while keeping public transport services running as normal.
Where possible, electric buses are being used instead of diesel buses on some frequent routes.
Some buses may also remain in existing layover bays between services rather than returning to depots to reduce fuel use. These layover locations are already established and designed to avoid disrupting traffic and local communities.
Some services may operate with different vehicles, but most customers will not notice a difference to their journey. There are no timetable changes.
AT will continue to monitor demand closely and make changes if needed to ensure a positive customer experience.
Auckland Transport is actively managing the impacts of rising fuel prices and providing public updates on key developments.