Car Free Day – 22 September 2025
World Car Free Day was celebrated in Whangārei with with free CityLink bus travel, prizes and giveaways. Spot prizes were given out in Whangārei to bus passengers and people using walking and cycle tracks for going “car free”.
Car Free Day was also celebrated by Marion, age 94, who uses CityLink buses to stay active and independent. “I love getting out,” she says. “I enjoy walking the Loop on sunny days and chatting with people. The bus makes it easy.” You can read her story and watch her film HERE

CityLink bus fares
From 1 August, fares on CityLink (including SchoolLink) buses are:
Adult single – $3.00
Child single (5-18 years) – $2.00
Infants 0-4 years – Free
Concessions are available for Community Service Card holders and SuperGold card holders, check HERE for more info on fares and BeeCards.
CityLink Facebook page
Come to our Facebook page and you’ll get all the bus information and updates that you need to get around on CityLink buses.