Can I pay cash on a bus in New Zealand?


Can I pay cash on a bus in New Zealand? Pay for travel on buses, trains and ferries using an AT HOP card. Cash can be used to purchase a paper ticket for train and ferry travel only.


How much does it cost to buy a bus in NZ?

That is a $1000 cost for every New Zealand household. Each new bus has a price tag of $750,000 compared to $420,000 for their diesel counterparts. Additionally, if the bus fleet grows as it has done over the last decade, increasing by 450 buses, that adds an extra $337.5 million on top.


Is New Zealand an expensive country?

The cost of living in New Zealand, for one person in a major city, is between NZ$3,000-NZ$4,000 per month. A family of four can expect to need NZ$5,000-NZ$6,000 per month to live.


How do tourists get around New Zealand?

You can self-drive, join a guided tour, book flights, or take a train or bus. Passenger and vehicle ferries offer services between the North, South and other islands too.


How do you pay for the bus in New Zealand?

Start by purchasing a Bee Card online at www.BeeCard.co.nz or with CASH on the bus. You can go to an ORC office or a Bee Card retailer to buy a Bee Card, or ask your bus driver to purchase one (cash only on the bus). You can also order a Bee Card online. remember to register it by going online here.


How to get bus card in New Zealand?

Online. Order online, Most cards cost $5 to purchase and free postage is included direct to your address.Community Connect cards are free. Due to Covid affecting postal services, online card orders may currently take up to 15 working days to arrive via NZ post.