Bus/Metro Passes

[mmcguire2020]

Hi, does bus/metro passes exist in NZ? example here in the US I pay $64 a month for unlimited rides on city buses and trains. I prefer the bus as gas prices are almost $5.00 a gallon here But I did do a google search and couldn't seem to find anything. If they don't exist how much is a all day pass or per ride cost?

Thanks

[Mrs Pony]

I know that they do in Wellington...

http://www.metlink.org.nz/section10.php

[mmcguire2020]

Thanks for the link does anyone know about Christchurch? they seem expensive in Wellington if I read correctly it's $222 for a monthly pass. I guess if they are expensive in Christchurch I will work close to home and walk or bike

[Mrs Pony]

Maybe this one?

http://www.metroinfo.org.nz/index.html

[mmcguire2020]

Thanks Mrs. Pony it doesn't seem that bad I guess.

[Mrs Pony]

we will just have to get used to not having to drive everywhere! We're not planning on having a car once we get there... probably won't even bother getting one at all.

[nippa&pippa]

yep christchurch have metro card, fantastic cheap! just remember you can change many bus you can in 2 hours, all for one fee.
When I was lived in Burnside and I went to beach with two preschoolers, but took 3 bus to get there. It cost me just $1.80 all the way and $1.80 back
Downside is there isn't many buses outside of christchurch althought. I had to take my MIL to nearer bus stop which is either Rolleston or Lincoln before she could go on the bus.

[mmcguire2020]

Thanks everyone. The bus seems cheap enough for me. But I still plan on biking to work if I work within a reasonable distance. But MetroCard seems interesting if I understand correctly you prepay the card and use it as you go?.

[aks]

hey guys, how come the prices are so expensive. I am looking at Auckland and I see that its nearly 140$ for a monthly pass!

[Bruckner]

hey guys, how come the prices are so expensive. I am looking at Auckland and I see that its nearly 140$ for a monthly pass!

Not sure why exactly but I pay $210 for the monthly explorer pass which gets me on the Fuller ferries, buses and trains in the Auckland area. I take a ferry and a train to get to work and sometimes the bus so this is a good option for me.

Emily