Child & student discount Child & student discount

Some bus, train and ferry fares are increasing 2 April 2023. For more details visit Public Transport fare changes 2023.

You can still enjoy 50% off AT travel fares and concessions until 30 June 2023. Excludes Waiheke and Rakino ferry tickets. For more details, visit Half Price Discount on Public Transport Fares.

Auckland Transport offers discounted fares for children and secondary school students.

Children under 5 years old

Children under 5 years old travel free when accompanied by a fare paying passenger. There is no need to buy a ticket or tag on/off with a separate AT HOP card.

Children 5 to 15 years old

Find out how to get a discount fare for children 5 to 15 years old.

Secondary school students 16 to 19 years old

Find out how to get a discount fare for Secondary school students 16 to 19 years old.

Free child weekend fares

Find out about child weekend fares for children aged 5 to 15 years with a registered AT HOP card.

Auckland Secondary School ID cards are going digital

AT and Yoti have introduced a new digital secondary school student ID that students can carry on their phones.


Terms of use of the AT HOP cards are available here.