Bus Information

 

Auckland Transport Update (Friday, 12 November 2021)

Auckland Transport (AT) school bus services will run as per normal from 17^th November.

Entry and exit is through the rear door of the bus and we are allowed full capacity on school buses, including standees. 

Please also note that AT public bus services will continue to run to a Saturday timetable in Alert Level 3 which may result in students arriving at school at a slightly different time than usual if they are using a public bus services. We recommend using the AT Mobile app or AT online journey planner for details on the current timetables.

Information about AT public buses in Alert Level 3 is here: https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/service-announcements/timetables-at-alert-level-3/

A face-covering must be worn on-board and while you are waiting for public transport. This includes school buses, bus and train stations, bus stops and ferry terminals . You do not need to wear a face covering if you are under the age of 12 or have medical reasons not to. For more information on exemptions go to: www.COVID19.govt.nz.

 

Many Glendowie College students travel to and from school by bus.  As well as public buses that go past the college, the school also operates its own bus routes for students.

AT HOP is a reusable prepay smart card for travel on trains, ferries and buses around Auckland.  Paying for your child's school travel with an AT HOP card is cheaper than paying with cash.  Parents can save even further by loading the correct concession on their child's AT HOP card.  School students are eligible for discounted fares and these are at least 40% cheaper than adult AT HOP fares. Cards must be registered to a child, and students 16 - 19 years must also have a secondary student concession loaded on their AT HOP card for the discount/concession to apply, otherwise, their AT HOP card defaults to the more expensive adult fares.

Getting a secondary student discount for public transport has never been easier

Secondary school students, aged 16 to 19, can now jump online and activate their student discount using their National Student Number (NSN). And with a student discount organised, they’ll be able to travel and get 40% or more off full price bus, ferry and train fares.

Here is the link for where to find out more about this process, and to update your concession:
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Terms of use for the AT HOP cards are available at https://at.govt.nz/about-us/about-this-site/terms-conditions/at-hop-card-terms-of-use/

To visit the AT HOP website please click here. 

 

Face Coverings/Masks on Public Transport

It is currently mandatory for everyone over 12 to wear a mask or face covering on public transport services.

Students and families are reminded that this rule applies on the way to and from school also. 

It is also recommended that students scan the QR code available on the bus, train or ferry, if they have access to a mobile phone.

 

Click on the tabs below to get information about available buses:

 

• School Buses
• Public Buses