Travel on Public Transport - Victorian Government

Concession fares and free travel

What is it?

From 1 July 2019 Victorians holding a Victorian Carer Card and Carers myki will be able to obtain:

• a 50 per cent discount on trains, trams and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches

• free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses and,

• free travel during Carers Week (13th - 19th October 2019).

Carers can attend a staffed station to obtain a Victorian Carer myki card to access these travel benefits in myki areas.

For regional town buses that do not have myki, Carers can show their Victorian Carer Card for free weekend travel within the town.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must have a Victorian Carers Card issued by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Access Travel Pass

What is it?

With an Access Travel Pass, you can travel free on:

• metropolitan trains, trams and buses

• V/Line trains and coaches • regional town buses

• regional services that have a contract or service agreement with Public Transport Victoria.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an Access Travel Pass you must:

• have a significant permanent physical disability, cognitive condition or mental illness

• be unable to consistently touch on or off due to your condition

• be able to travel independently on public transport, without assistance from a carer or companion

• be a Victorian resident.

Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass

What is it?

With a scooter and wheelchair travel pass you can travel free on:

• metropolitan trains, trams and buses

• V/Line trains and coaches

• regional town buses

• regional services that have a contract or service agreement with Public Transport Victoria

Eligibility

To be eligible for a scooter and wheelchair travel pass you must:

• have a permanent and severe disability

• depend on a scooter or wheelchair for mobility outside the home

• be a Victorian resident.