The best value fares on Nelson’s eBus are via a Bee Card. It’s just $2.10 per zone compared to $3 per zone when paying cash. Bee Card’s are available at Councils’ Customer Service Centres and Libraries across the region and from the Bee Card website.
It’s easy to top up your Bee Card, manage multiple cards and check your balance online. The Bee Card system is used in nine regions across New Zealand, so you can also take it along with you when you travel!
Discounted and Free Fares
- Children aged 5–18, tertiary students, and Community Services Card holders get half-price fares
- Children under 5 ride free
- SuperGold card holders ride free during off-peak (9am–3pm) and for half-price at peak times
To access discounted fares:
- Bee Card users: Register your age or concession status online
- Cash users: Show appropriate ID (note: SuperGold cannot be used with cash payments)
Find out more about the Bee Card and eBus fares and zones here.
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