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. By 2026, Motu Move will be available nationwide excluding the Marlborough region. 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.
