Do children need to tag off too?
Yes, everyone that uses a Snapper to travel should tag off.
The Snapper system works the same for all Snapper cards and devices, plus any new devices that we may issue.
Snapper uses GPS (Global Positioning System) information to record which stop you get on the bus or ferry and where you get off. This information is used to calculate the correct discounted fare for the journey.
If you don't tag off, the system assumes that you travelled to the end of the line and charges a penalty fee, as set by the transport service provider (e.g. the bus company).
The tag off penalty for both GO Wellington and Valley Flyer is the full cash fare. So if you don't tag off your fare is calculated to the end of the line, and you don't receive the 20% discount. This penalty fare is set by the transport service provider.