Tertiary student concession Tertiary student concession

University of Auckland, AUT and Massey University students

If you are a student enrolled with University of Auckland, AUT or Massey University you can receive discounted travel on trains, selected buses and ferries when you apply for an AT tertiary student concession on your AT HOP card.

Apply for University of Auckland, AUT, Massey University 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 309KB).

Infographic of things you need for your tertiary student concession

Exclusions

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 309KB).

Step 4: Submit your concession application online

Log in to your MyAT online account.
Click on "MyAT HOP cards" and select the card you want to apply a concession to.
Select Apply for a concession/discount fare.
Confirm your details are correct.
Fill in 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.
If eligible, you may also hold a Gold AT HOP card with a SuperGold concession on it and an AT HOP card with a Tertiary concession. Find out more about the multiple concessions.
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 309KB).

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.