# Ashhurst Parents Pay for School Buses | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-07-20T06:01:51+00:00
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Parents in Ashhurst are bracing for new school bus costs after decades of free rides vanished — now families pay $1.30 each way, capped at $10.40 weekly, as the Ministry of Education reclassified students as not eligible, despite years of lax enforcement. The regional council is stepping in to cover costs for the next year but is hunting for a long-term funding partner, possibly the NZ Transport Agency, while parents feel blindsided and worried this could become a nationwide trend. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d98e581f60d43dc0

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