Metrocard and cash will no longer be accepted on Metro services in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri from 23 November 2026 as Motu Move, the new national payment system for public transport is rolled out.
A Metrocard enables you to pay for bus travel in Christchurch. You can top up a Metrocard at some of our libraries.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre: available at the Customer Service Hub, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Linwood Library: available at the Customer Service Hub, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
and from library staff at other times during library opening hours
Lyttelton Library: available from library staff during library opening hours (out of order as at 2 September 2026)
Matatiki Hornby Centre: available at the Customer Service Hub, Monday to Friday 5.30am to 9.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 7am to 8pm
New Brighton Library: available from library staff during library opening hours
Papanui Library: available at the Customer Service Hub, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Shirley Library: available at the Customer Service Hub, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from library staff on Saturday and Sunday during library opening hours
Spreydon Library: available from library staff during library opening hours
Upper Riccarton Library: available from library staff during library opening hours