 AT HOP card | |
| Location | Auckland |
|---|---|
| Launched | October 2012 |
| Technology | |
| Manager | Auckland Transport |
| Currency | NZD ($500 maximum load) |
| Stored-value | Pay as you go |
| Auto recharge | Auto Top Up (available for registered cards) |
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| Website | at |
The AT HOP card is an electronic fare payment card that was released in two versions on Auckland public transport services, beginning in May 2011. The smart card roll out was the first phase in the introduction of an integrated ticketing and fares system (Auckland Integrated Fares System, or "AIFS") that was rolled out across the region.[1][2]
The first iteration of the card – commonly referred to as the "purple HOP card" – was discontinued in 2012 because of issues with the delivery of key technologies. The current card, called the AT HOP card, is in use on all ferry, train and bus services in Auckland.[3] The rollout of the card to all three transport modes was completed in March 2014.[4]
AT HOP cards will be phased out in 2028 due to the introduction of Motu Move, a fare system that will unify payment methods across all regions in New Zealand as well as accept contactless payments (e.g. credit cards).
- ^ Dearnaley, Mathew (10 May 2011). "Hop card passes first road test". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 25 October 2012. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Pollard, Will (25 October 2012). "Auckland's new HOP card – one step closer to an integrated system". 3 News NZ. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "AT HOP FAQs". Auckland Transport. Archived from the original on 18 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ "Auckland Transport completes AT HOP rollout". Scoop.co.nz. 25 March 2014. Archived from the original on 2 April 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017.