Tertiary student concession Tertiary student concession

University of Auckland students

Auckland Transport is trialling a new tertiary concession application process with the University of Auckland, starting February 2018. If the trial goes well, we hope to introduce the new application process to other tertiary institutes in the following years.

Apply for University of Auckland student concession on your AT HOP card.

If you are enrolled with other tertiary institutes, follow the 5 steps below to get your AT tertiary concession.

5 steps to get a tertiary concession

If you already have a registered AT HOP card go straight to step 3.

If your AT HOP card is registered to a linked account go straight to step 5.

Step 1: Buy a card

If you don't have an AT HOP card then first buy a card. You need the card number to be able to register the card.

Step 2: Register your AT HOP card online

Create MyAT online account and then log in to register your AT HOP card. You have the option to register a card for yourself or for someone else if you want to manage the card on your account. Find out about managing cards for others.

Step 3: Ensure you have proof of eligibility

Get an AT Tertiary ID sticker on your Tertiary Student ID card from your tertiary institute to prove eligibility. You need this for your application in step 4.

Who can get a tertiary concession

Tertiary students that have a current AT tertiary ID sticker on their tertiary student ID card, available from participating tertiary institutions.
When using public transport, tertiary students must have their current tertiary student ID card with a current AT tertiary ID sticker with them and present it on request to prove their eligibility for travel (PDF 121KB).

AT HOP Tertiary Concessions

Who does not qualify

Tertiary concessions are not available on a cash fare.
Any tertiary student without proof of their eligibility for travel. When using public transport, tertiary students must have their current tertiary student ID card with a current AT tertiary ID sticker with them and present it on request to prove their eligibility for travel (PDF 121KB).
See list of bus and ferry services not covered under the tertiary concession discount scheme.

Step 4: Submit your concession application online

Log in to your MyAT online account and select Apply for a concession in the menu.
Confirm your details are correct.
Select the card you wish to apply the concession to and fill out the relevant eligibility details.
Click submit.

Apply or renew tertiary concession

What you need to know

Your AT HOP card needs to be registered before a tertiary concession can be applied.
You may only hold one AT HOP card with a tertiary concession on it.
Your AT HOP tertiary concession will expire on the same date as your student ID or AT tertiary ID sticker, whichever is the earliest.
When using public transport, tertiary students must have their current tertiary student ID card with a current AT tertiary ID sticker with them and present it on request to prove their eligibility for travel (PDF 121KB).

Step 5: Load a concession onto your AT HOP card

Visit your nearest AT customer service centre or one of our pop-up student concession kiosks to load a concession on your card. Remember to take your AT HOP card and student ID card along.

Services not covered for tertiary concession

There are some bus and ferry services which are not covered under the tertiary concession discount scheme including:

SkyBus.
Waiheke Ferry services.

Auckland Transport and its operators reserve the right to add or remove any route or service from the discount scheme at any time without notice. If in doubt, students should check directly with the relevant operators to see if they accept the AT tertiary ID sticker on their services.