Concession Fares

Important notes about concession travel / concession fares

 

• Concession Off Peak tickets are not available on weekends (Concession Peak fares apply).

 

• Concession passes must be in good condition. Concession fares will not be granted if the concession card or pass has been tampered with.

 

• Remember to carry your concession card or pass when your travel. If you can’t produce your card upon request, you will have to pay the difference between the concession fare paid and the full fare.

 

• Only the cardholder (not dependants) named on the card is entitled to concession fares.

 

• The card must display a valid date and signed by the cardholder, where applicable.

 

• Children under 17 years old do not need a concession card to qualify for concession travel.

 

 

 

Children

 

Infants

Children under 4 years old travel free on public transport in Victoria, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  On reserved services, their seats may be reserved without charge.

 

Children

Children under 17 years of age (i.e. 4 – 16 years old) are eligible for concession fares on public transport in Victoria.  See Children travelling unaccompanied.

 

 

 

Students

 

Student Concession cards may be issued to full time students pursuing a normal course of study at a primary or secondary school up to Year 12 in Victoria.

 

Students attending a TAFE college and studying a full-time VCE or Year 11 or 12 are eligible to obtain a Secondary Student Concession Card.

 

Tertiary students are also entitled to concession fares, if they are eligible for a Victorian Public Transport Concession Card.

 

Please note: A school-issued identification card does not entitle a student to purchase concession fares.   Holders of student concession cards issued in other states/territories are not eligible for concession travel.

 

Further information for students

 

More student concession information (including how to apply for a concession card) can be viewed on the Metlink website (new window).

 

 

 

General concessions

 

Holders of the following cards/passes are eligible for concession fares:

 

	Victorian Health Care Card This card entitles the holder (not dependants) named on the card to concession travel on Victorian public transport services. Holders of Health Care Cards issued in other states/territories are not entitled to concession travel.
	Australian Pensioner Concession Card This card entitles the holder (not dependants) named on the card to concession travel on Victorian public transport services. Holders of Pensioner Concession Cards issued in other states/territories are entitled to concession travel.
	War Veterans and War Widows This card entitles the holder (not dependants) named on the card to concession travel on Victorian public transport services.
	Vision Impaired Travel Pass This pass entitles the holder to free travel on Victorian public transport services (except Mansfield – Mt Buller coach and chartered services), including first class travel where available.
	Companion Card The Companion Card offers free travel for one carer/companion on Victorian public transport services. The Companion Card holder must have a valid ticket or free travel pass. The Companion Card may be used in conjunction with all valid concession or free passes/entitlements.
	Veteran Travel Pass Entitles the holder to free travel on Victorian public transport services (except Mansfield – Mt Buller coach), including first class travel where available.

 

 

 

Seniors

 

Seniors Card Victorian Seniors Card holders and Seniors Card holders from other Australian States and Territories will be eligible for concession fares on Victorian Public Transport.   Victorian Seniors Card holders are entitled to apply for the Sunday Pass (see below). Holders of a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are not eligible for public transport concessions. Holders of Seniors Cards from other Australian States and Territories can also purchase the Seniors Daily Metcard, but cannot apply for a Sunday Pass.

Victorian seniors are also entitled to the following benefits:

The Sunday Pass (formerly The Seniors Sunday Pass)

On Sundays, Victorian Seniors Card holders who also hold a Sunday Pass can travel free on:

·         Metropolitan trains, trams and buses in Zones 1+2

·         The town bus networks of major regional cities, such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong

Note:   Not valid on V/Line services outside the metropolitan area (Zones 1 + 2), including V/Line Zone B services.

You can apply for your Seniors Sunday Pass by:

§         Downloading a Seniors Sunday Pass application form (PDF, 105KB)   

§         at a staffed V/Line station

Off Peak Free Travel Vouchers

All Victorian Seniors Card holders will receive two Off Peak Free Travel Vouchers.  Each can be exchanged for two single or one same day return journey on V/Line train and coach services in Victoria. 

We would also recommend that seniors review our Seniors Travel brochure, which explains various aspects of travelling with us, and how to travel safely:

> Seniors Travel  (PDF, 450KB) 

 

Further information

 

If you have any questions about concession cards/fares and eligibility, please call us on 136 196.