So if adults catch the bus to and from work five days a week, they will get the last trip on a Friday for free and any trips at the weekend. If children use the bus to and from school every day, they will be able to get about 2½ trips for free and any trips at the weekend. LIBBY WILSON/Stuff Waikato regional councillor and regional connections committee chairwoman Angela Strange told Stuff the changes had been made in an effort to make public transport “an appealing” option in the region. The council was introducing a flat rate to allow the fare capping and to help families budget, Strange said.