Waikato Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP)
Waikato Regional Council is responsible for the planning, management and provision of public transport in the region. The RPTP sets out the priorities and needs of public transport services and infrastructure to be delivered in the Waikato over a 10-…
Public transport schemes and services
Select a topic below to learn more about our regional transport service options and how they can work for you.
Some notes about fares and concessions
- Public transport fares in Waikato region use a standardized zone system - simply pay for the zones you travel through. The best fares are available with a Bee Card.
- If you're eligible for a concession, please apply prior to travel. You can read more about concessions on the BUSIT and Te Huia websites.
National Ticketing Solution | Motu Move
Motu Move is a new national ticketing and payment system that will provide easy, consistent ways to pay for buses, trains and ferries across the country. It will bring the option to pay by contactless debit or credit cards, smartphones and watches, or a prepaid Motu Move card. By making payments easier, it will encourage more people to use public transport more often.
For more updates, please find the latest information on the Motu Move website.
Public transport performance monitoring reports
Public transport service operator forms
Service registration and service change notification
If you are operating any type of passenger transport operation either in, or passing through the Waikato region, you must register your service with Waikato Regional Council. You will also need to advise of any changes to a registered service including the intention to withdraw it.
The application or notification must be received no less than 15 days before the service starts or the change occurs. There is no cost to register or notify changes to a service.
The relevant forms are available, below.
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