Concessional Fares are offered to some categories of passengers and the holders of certain concession cards.
Free Travel
Concession Pass | Issuer | Description |
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Infants aged 0-3 accompanying their parent or guardian | Free Travel would not be available to say a kindergarten group accompanied by a teacher. | |
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Buslines Group | SSTS Student Bus Pass - For journeys to and from school or TAFE. |
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Buslines Group | Buslines Group Gold Pass - Free Travel for holder of pass. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | World War 1 Veterans Widows Pass - Free Travel if you are a permanent resident in NSW and either a widow of a WW1 veteran, a recipient of the Victoria Cross or George Cross, or the spouse, widow or widower of one of these (including attendant where endorsed on pass) |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | NSW Blinded Soldier Pass - Free Travel for Australian and New Zealand War Veterans classified by Department of Veterans Affairs (including attendant where endorsed on pass). |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | Ex-Member of Defence Force Pass - Free Travel (including attendant where endorsed on Transport Concession Entitlement Card). Back of Pass must display Travel Pass (ED) and be shown to driver when boarding the bus |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office and equivalent transport agency in other States and Territories |
Vision Impaired Persons Pass (NSW and Interstate) - Free Travel including guide dog. Attendant Travels Free when endorsed on pass. |
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Department of Family and Community Services and equivalent agencies in other States and Territories | Companion Card - Free Travel for Attendant. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | Assistance Animal Permit - Assistance Animal Travels for Free. NSW Permit essential for everyone except those using an accredited Guide Dog or Hearing Dog. |
Half Fare Concession & Regional Excursion Daily (RED)
Concession Pass | Issuer | Description |
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Department of Human Services or Department of Veteran Affairs |
Pensioner Concession Card. Half Fare for Single Tickets or $2.50 for RED. Only valid for card holder, family members on back of pass pay full fare. Digital Wallets are accepted as proof of entitlement. Front and back of card must be shown |
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Department of Human Services |
NSW Seniors Card. Half Fare for Single Tickets or $2.50 for RED. Seniors Card Holders from Other States and Terrorities - Half Fare Only. |
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Department of Veterans Affairs | NSW War Widow/er. Half Fare for Single Tickets or $2.50 for RED |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | Asylum Seekers. Half Fare for Single Tickets or $2.50 for RED. Back of pass must display Senior/Pensioner (CG) and be shown when boarding the bus, |
Half Fare Concession (Ages 16 and over)
Concession Pass | Issuer | Description |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | Transport Concession Entitlement Card for NSW Job Seekers / Apprentice /Trainee / NSW Tertiary Student. Refer to more information below. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office |
NSW Eligible Job Seekers and those receiving approved Centrelink Benefits are entitled to concession fares. Half Fare for Single Tickets. Back of pass must display Concession (CG) and must be shown to driver when boarding the bus. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office |
NSW Apprentice / Trainee - Card is valid up to 31 March of each year. Can be renewed free of charge as long as Apprentice/Trainee remains in an active traineeship/apprenticeship approved by Training Services NSW. Back of pass must display Concession (AT) and must be shown to the driver when boarding the bus. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office |
NSW Tertiary Student - This card is available to students who meet the eligibility critieria set by Transport for NSW. Valid for upto 15 months if student remains eligible. Card must be renewed by 31 March each year. Back of pass must display Concession (TS) and must be shown to the driver when boarding the bus. |
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office |
NSW/ACT Senior Secondary Student - This card is available to senior secondary students who meet the eligibility criteria set by Transport for NSW. It is valid until 31 March the following year unless you enter full-time employment. |
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Buslines Group | Half Fare Concession for journeys other than to and from school |
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Other Accredited Bus Operator Student Bus Pass | Half Fare Concession is payable. |
Half Fare (Ages 4 - 15 inclusive)
** No proof of entitlement required however following passes may be used to verify age** | ||
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Transport for NSW Concessions Office | Card will show the expiry date of entitlement. This card cannot be used for non-transport purposes. |
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Any accredited bus operator | For journeys other than to and from school, half fare is payable. |
Further information regarding how to apply for the above NSW Concession Cards is available from the Transport for NSW website https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions.