UpdatedNatasha GordonLive News Reporter·NZ Herald·18 Jun, 2026 10:54 PM5 mins to readAn Auckland mother says her daughter was hit with a hefty $150 fine despite the bus driver allowing her to take a free ride. Photo / Jason Oxenham
An Auckland mother says her teenage daughter was slapped with a $150 infringement fee despite a bus driver telling her to travel for free when both her payment options failed.
The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said the “free ride” ended up becoming a “ridiculously expensive” and stressful
