Child/Student discounts

Child up to age 5

Travel is free for children under 5 years of age accompanied by a fare paying passenger.

Child - 5 to 15 years

Children aged from 5 to 15 years inclusive (until 16th birthday) can travel on the child fare. Student ID cards are not required for primary and intermediate school children. Primary and intermediate students may request a MAXX Student ID Card through MAXX either via email or on (09) 366 6400.

NOTE:  Students undertaking study at a private training institute (e.g. language school) or a tertiary institute are not eligible for the child fare but may be eligible for the Tertiary Student Concessionary Fare Scheme.

Students - 16 to 19 years

Full-time high school students aged between 16 to 19 years inclusive (until 20th birthday) can also travel on the child fare, provided they are able to show a current ARTA approved MAXX student ID, or are wearing a recognised school uniform. Please note that there will be no exceptions to this policy - proof of school attendance must be provided at all times.

NOTE:  Students undertaking study at a private training institute (e.g. language school) or a tertiary institute are not eligible for the child fare but may be eligible for the Tertiary Student Concessionary Fare Scheme.

School Buses

The discounts mentioned above also apply to students travelling on school buses. For school bus timetable information click here.

Please check the relevant bus, ferry and train fares for prices.

Bus fares
Train fares
Ferry fares

Discounted fares are available on services contracted to the Auckland Regional Transport Authority and on commercial services where there is a Concessionary Fare Scheme agreement between the operator and the Auckland Regional Transport Authority.