From 1 January 2025 WITT students catching the bus to and from WITT will have to pay. To receive the discount, students are encouraged to get the Bee Card by applying online [click here] or visiting into one of the locations below:
If travelling from South Taranaki, or a secondary school student please read the sections below.
That's right, WITT students catching the Connector Bus will continue to travel for free by showing the driver their WITT Student ID.
From 1 January there are new arrangements to assist secondary school students studying at WITT and this will be discussed with the students and their schools before the start of the term. In a nutshell, the travel support will be specific to travelling to and from WITT only.
To understand the Bee Card tikanga (rules) and get the full benefit the Bee Card offers, please read the Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the Taranaki Regional Council [click here]
As an example, cash fares are still available however, paying by cash is more expensive. Therefore the Bee Card will save you money.
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