Concessional Fares are offered to some categories of passengers and the holders of certain concession cards.
Name of Pass/
Category of Passenger
|
Issuer |
Comments |
Infants aged 0-3 accompanying their parent or guardian |
|
Free travel would not be available to say a kindergarten group accompanied by a teacher |
SSTS Student Bus Pass |
Buslines Group |
For journeys to and from school or TAFE |
Buslines Group Gold Pass |
Buslines Group |
Free Travel for holder of pass |
World War 1 Veteran/Widow
Senior Secondary School Students |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Free Travel World War 1 veterans and their wives/widows (including attendant where endorsed on pass) |
NSW Blinded Soldier’s Pass |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
Free Travel Australian and New Zealand War Veterans classified by Department of Veterans Affairs (including attendant where endorsed on pass) |
Ex-Member of Defence Forces Pass |
RailCorp Passess and Concessions |
Free travel (including attendant where endorsed on pass) |
Vision Impaired Persons Pass (NSW and Interstate) |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions and equivalent transport agency in other States and Territories |
Free travel including guide dog. Attendant Travels Free when endorsed on pass |
Companion Card |
Disability and Homecare and equivalent agencies in other States and Territories |
Free Travel for Attendant |
Assistance Animal Permit |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
Assistance Animal Travels for Free. NSW Permit essential for everyone except those using an accredited Guide Dog or Hearing Dog |
State Travelcard Holders |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
Free Travel for persons recognised for service to the State |
Name of Pass
|
Issuer |
Comments |
Pensioner Concession Card (NSW and Interstate)
(card for Jobseekers) |
Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs |
Half Fare for Single Tickets and $2.50 for RED |
Seniors Card (NSW & Interstate) |
NSW Government Other States – appropriate government authority |
Half Fare for Single Tickets and $2.50 for RED |
NSW War Widow/er Transport Concession Card |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
Half Fare for Single Tickets and $2.50 for RED |
Name of Pass
|
Issuer |
Comments |
NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card for Job Seekers
(card for Jobseekers) |
Centrelink |
Half Fare for Single Tickets. Card Valid for 3 months. |
Student Bus Pass |
Any accredited bus operator |
For journeys other than to and from school, half fare is payable. |
NSW Tertiary Student |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions and/or Tertiary Institution |
Expires 31 March year. A valid NSW Tertiary Student Concession card with a concession foil sticker; or A valid student ID card, issued by their tertiary institution with a NSW concession printed image or foil |
NSW Senior Secondary Card |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
Card must have a NSW Concession printed image or foil. A school student identification card issued by a school, or a Home School certificate issued by the Board of Studies, cannot be used in lieu of a transport concession card. |
NSW Mature Age Secondary Card |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
NSW Tertiary Student Concession Card is issued for Mature Aged Students. Card must have a NSW Concession printed image or foil. A school student identification card issued by a school, cannot be used in lieu of a transport concession card. |
Indentured Apprentice/Trainee NSW Transport Concession Card |
Department of Education and Training |
The card is valid for the life of the traineeship and to a maximum of 3 years for apprentices. Half Fare Concession for Single Tickets |
| ** No proof of entitlement required however following passes may be used to verify age** |
NSW Proof of Age Card - Transport
(card for Jobseekers) |
RailCorp Passes and Concessions |
Card will show the expiry date of entitlement. This card cannot be used for non-transport purposes. |
Student Bus Pass |
Any accredited bus operator |
For journeys other than to and from school, half fare is payable. |
Further information regarding how to apply for NSW Concession Cards is available from the Transport NSW website
www.transport.nsw.gov.au/concessions
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