We wanted to let you know about our upcoming fare changes which will affect your staff and students who commute within Greater Christchurch via our Metro services. From Monday 7 July 2025 bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. This includes Metro's school services.

This is a result of a decision made by Canterbury Regional Council in December last year to increase public transport fares. 

There's no action needed for customers, aside from keeping their Metrocard topped up to allow for the new fare prices.

Metrocard is still the best way to pay for Metro services, with lower fares and other benefits. There are no changes to cash fares, and SuperGold free travel periods.  

Metrocard fares for Metro buses in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri will be: 

• Standard Metrocard fare: $3.00

• Child Metrocard fare (5-18-years-old): $1.50

• Community Services Card Holder: $1.50

• Total Mobility Card Holder: $2.00

• Youth fare (19-24-years-old): $2.50 

Metrocard fares for the Metro Diamond Harbour Ferry will increase to: 

• Standard Metrocard fare: $5  

• Child Metrocard fare (5-18-years-old): $2.50

• Community Services Card Holder: $2.50

• Total Mobility Card Holder: $4.00

• Youth fare (19-24-years-old): $4.50 

Fare caps will also increase to 10 trips per week, meaning that bus travel is free after 10 paid trips in a week.

Full details on the changes are available at metro.co.nz/newfares.