Child concessions/fares

Age 0 to 4 years old:
No Snapper card is required. Children 4 years and under can travel with a guardian free of charge.

Age 5 to 12 years old:
Child requires a green (child) Snapper card and is entitled to free fares. To receive free fares, a free pass needs to be added to the card.

Age 13 to 18 (inclusive), or until completion of secondary schooling - whichever comes later:
Child requires a green (child) Snapper card. Using this card will charge the cardholder a discounted rate. Full details on what these discounted fares are can be found at Metlink.

Child concessions

Young Adult Connect concessions

Aged 19 to 24?
You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a Young Adult Connect concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares – discounts to take effect from 1st September.

Young Adult Connect concession

Tertiary concessions

25+ years old and undertaking tertiary study?
You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a tertiary concession to receive 25% off standard adult fares.

Tertiary concessions

Accessible concessions

25+ years old and belong to the Total Mobility Scheme or are a Blind Low Vision NZ client?
You're eligible for an accessible concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares.

Accessible concessions

Community Connect concessions

25+ years old and a Community Services Card holder?
You'll require a red (adult) Snapper card and are eligible for a Community Connect concession to receive 50% off standard adult fares.

Community Connect Concessions