Eligibility and concessions

You may be eligible for a concession fare and other travel benefits.

Senior and Pensioner fares

You may qualify for senior or pensioner fares if you belong to one of the following groups.

Available to seniors in possession of a valid Seniors Card.

Available to pensioners in possession of a valid Pensioner Concession card.

Access reduced fares and apply for a Gold Opal card.

Access reduced fares and apply for a Gold Opal card.

You can get reduced fares if you're a student, apprentice, or eligible based on your income.

Eligible students access concession fares.

Eligible apprentices and trainees access concession fares.

Eligible people receiving benefits access concession fares.

Children 3 and under travel free. Children (aged 4 - 15) and eligible Secondary students (aged 16 and over) pay Child fares.

Children (4-15 years) and Secondary Students (16 and over).

The following people, including veterans and those with disabilities, are entitled to free travel if eligible.

Apply for a Transport Concession Entitlement Card for free travel.

Free travel for eligible veterans with a NSW Blinded Soldier Pass.

Also George Cross / Victoria Cross recipients, their spouses or their widow/ers.

The VIP Travel Pass gives free or discounted travel. If marked "Plus Attendant", your attendant travels free too.

The companion or carer travels free, but the cardholder must have a valid ticket.

If you’ve worked for Transport for NSW or another transport agency, you may be eligible for concession fares.

Primary and secondary students in NSW might be entitled to free or discounted travel to and from school.

Assistance animals with a valid permit can travel free on public transport in Sydney and surrounds.