Veteran

Some veterans, widows, widowers, and children of veterans who lost a parent can get free or discounted travel in NSW. Here’s what you need to know.

Concession cards for Veterans and War Widow/ers

DVA Veteran Gold Cards

Concession travel for DVA Veteran Gold Card holders

Ex-members of Defence Force

For veterans with a disability

NSW Blinded Soldier Pass

For NSW soldiers with visual impairments.

World War 1 Veteran's widow

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

Assistance using public transport

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:

Travel with an assistance animal

If you have a support animal, the Assistance Animal Permit permits your animal to travel for free with you.

Assistance Animal Permit

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Travel with a companion

The NSW Companion Card allows your carer to travel for free when they are with you. Other concession cards may also be marked 'plus attendant,' which allows your support person to travel at no cost.

NSW Companion Card

Accessible taxi travel

Apply for the Taxi Transport Scheme

If you can’t use public transport due to a severe and permanent disability, you may be eligible for taxi fare subsidies.

Wheelchair accessible taxis

Booking and travelling in wheelchair accessible taxis

Travelling with accessibility needs

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

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.