Eight days of free public transport for seniors in Victoria (6-13 Oct)

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MELBOURNE, 1 October, 2024: Exciting days lie ahead for seniors who wish to travel across Victoria. As a Victorian Seniors Card holder, you can explore Victoria with free festival travel from Sunday 6 October to Sunday 13 October 2024. This comes as a celebration of senior lives from the Victorian Government.

Where you can go

You’ll be able to travel for free on all public transport in Victoria, including:

  • Melbourne trains, trams and buses
  • Regional trains, coaches and buses (including regional town bus services) as listed below.

Using your myki

From Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October 2024 you won’t be charged when you touch on and off.

Throughout the rest of the year, top up with myki Money if you travel occasionally, or myki Pass if you travel often. Your card isn’t locked to myki Money or myki Pass – choose each time you top up.

Find out more at ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Mobile myki is also available for Victorian seniors with Android phones. For more information visit Public Transport Victoria mobile myki website: www.ptv.vic.gov.au/mobilemyki.

Register your card online to protect your card’s balance if it’s lost or stolen.

Travelling in regional Victoria

  • You need to reserve a seat on long distance V/Line trains and some coaches. To book a seat on V/Line Services requiring reservations call 1800 800 007 from 10am on Tuesday 10 September 2024.
  • Seats can fill quickly – book early.
  • You’ll need to collect your tickets within 48 hours.
  • To make a group booking for up to 20+ travelling on a V/Line train service, or 12+ travelling on a V/Line coach service, visit your nearest station, agent, or submit your request online: www.vline.com.au/grouptravel
  • If you make a booking and can’t travel, let us know. We can give your ticket to someone else.

 

ALL INFORMATION ABOUT FREE TRAVEL FOR VICTORIAN SENIORShttps://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel

Source – Seniors Online Victoria.

 

 

 

By Neeraj Nanda

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