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People with disabilities

You may be eligible for free or discounted travel.

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Taxis and community transport

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Travelling with accessibility needs

Explore tools and resources to help make your public transport journey more accessible.

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Free travel for companions

If you have a Companion Card, your carer or companion can travel with you for free.

  • Learn more about NSW Companion Card
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Vision Impaired Person’s Pass

If you have a Vision Impaired Person’s Pass, you can travel for free on public transport.

  • Apply for a Vision Impaired Person's Pass (VIP)
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Assistance Animal Permit

If you have an assistance animal, you can apply for a permit that allows them to travel with you for free on public transport.

  • Apply for an Assistance Animal Permit

Travel for attendants

If you are an eligible ex-veteran, your concession card or Opal card may be marked "plus attendant." This allows the person supporting you during your trip to travel for free.

Eligible passes include:

  • Ex-members of the Defence Forces Pass
  • NSW Blinded Soldier Pass
  • World War 1 Veteran's Widows Free Pass

Apply for the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme

If you are unable to use public transport because of a severe and permanent disability, you may be eligible for subsidised taxi travel.

Find community transport

If you live in a regional or remote area, community transport provides accessible options for getting to medical appointments, shopping, or social activities.

Guide to trip planning

See our guide to plan an accessible trips on public transport.

Use an app

Download a Transport app with accessibility features.

Accessible travel

Find information about travelling on public transport with accessibility needs.

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