Motu Move

Motu Move
Motu Move Card.jpg
LocationNew Zealand
Predecessor
OperatorCubic Transportation Systems
ManagerNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
CurrencyNZD
Websitemotumove.govt.nz

Motu Move is a contactless fare payment system in development as the National Ticketing Solution (NTS) for New Zealand. Contracted to the American company Cubic Transportation Systems, it is expected to be piloted on Route 29 in Christchurch with adult non-concession fares in December 2024 before beginning initial rollout in Timaru and Temuka in early 2025 with the full range of payment options and concessions.[1] By 2026, Motu Move will be available nationwide excluding the Marlborough region.[2] The aim is to achieve a nationally consistent payment system, with a choice of payment by contactless bank cards, mobile payment methods, pre-bought tickets or a prepaid Motu Move card valid for the whole country.[2]

The National Ticketing Solution was previously known by various names such as Project NEXT, the National Ticketing Programme (NTP), the Auckland Integrated Ticketing Scheme (AITS) and Auckland Integrated Fares System (AIFS).[3]

  1. ^ "Testing of contactless payment technology coming to airport bus route". Environment Canterbury. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "National Ticketing Solution". NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Partnering for a National Ticketing Programme" (PDF). Wellington Regional Council. 8 February 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2020.