Bus passes
Te Kamo Transport Network Group is making two changes to how our buses operate from 2026.
What's changing and when
Every student travelling on a Te Kamo TNG bus will need to be registered before they ride. Registration is free and applies to every rider.
Our current ticketing arrangements will be replaced by a bus pass system. Registered students will be issued a pass - free for those whose travel is funded by the Ministry of Education, paid for those attending a more distant school.
Why we're making these changes
- to manage capacity across the network and make sure every eligible student has a seat
- to ensure that students required to pay a fare are doing so
- to hold accurate, up-to-date records of every rider so we can respond quickly in an emergency and communicate directly with the right families when a service is disrupted.
Stage 1: Student registration
Every student who uses a Te Kamo TNG bus - whether on a free or paid pass - must be registered. There's no cost to register.
Registration captures:
- student's name, year level and school
- home address and assigned bus stop
- caregiver contact details
- any medical or behavioural information relevant to safe travel.
Parents and caregivers will complete registration through an online form. We'll confirm the assigned route and stop once the registration is processed.
Bus passes
The Ministry of Education funds rural school bus services to support access to the nearest school a student can enrol at. Funding isn't intended to support choice of school.
- Students travelling to their nearest school are entitled to a free bus pass.
- Students travelling to a more distant school - including those attending Whangārei Girls' High School or Whangārei Boys' High School - are required to purchase a bus pass.
Four pass options are available each term:
- Flexi bus pass - from $100
- Morning bus pass - $150
- Afternoon bus pass - $150
- Daily bus pass - $250
The minimum term cost for a Te Kamo school bus is $100. Discounts apply for morning-only or afternoon-only travel, and for students who ride less frequently. Contact EasyBus if you have a question about fares.