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Free travel for carers during Carers Week 2022
12 Oct 2022
Carers can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel from Sunday 16 October to Saturday 22 October 2022.
Free travel during this period covers all public transport in Victoria, including:
- Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses
- Regional trains, coaches and buses (including regional town buses and inter-town buses)
Please note, some private bus operators, airport services and privately operated tourist trains and buses are excluded.
Seats must be reserved on long distance V/Line trains and some coaches. Free travel is available on all Economy Class services.
Bookings can be made by visiting your nearest V/Line station or ticket outlet or calling us on 1800 800 007.
Carers need to carry their Carer-issued myki and Victorian Carer Card (‘We Care’) or a Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card with a Victorian address and CAR code with them on public transport, and touch on and off as usual. myki fares won’t be charged between Sunday 16 October to Saturday 22 October 2022.
To plan a journey use Journey planner, download the free PTV app or call us on 1800 800 007.