Accessible Public Transport Options and Concession Fares in Australia
Many public transport operators provide free or discounted passes and accessible travel options for people living with a disability, carers, and seniors. Under the Transport Act (2002), Australia is required to be compliant with accessibility standards for people with a disability.
We’ve put together a list of accessible public transport options and concession fares for each Australian state.
For the most updated information on accessible public transport and fares, check with your State or Territory’s public transport website.
Victoria
- Accessible Travel: Accessibility – Public Transport Victoria (ptv.vic.gov.au)
- Wheelchair and Mobility Aids Requirements: Wheelchair access and mobility requirements – Public Transport Victoria (ptv.vic.gov.au)
- Fares and Concessions: Concessions – Public Transport Victoria (ptv.vic.gov.au)
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Accessible Travel: Accessible travel – Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)
- Fares and Concessions: Concessions – Transport Canberra (act.gov.au)
New South Wales
- Accessible Travel: Accessible travel | transportnsw.info
- Concessions and Fares: Ticket eligibility and concessions | transportnsw.info
QLD
- Accessible Travel: Accessibility | Translink
- Fares and Concessions: Accessibility tickets and concessions | Translink
NT
- Accessible Travel: Public transport and cycling | NT.GOV.AU
- Fares and Concessions: Bus tickets and fares | NT.GOV.AU
Western Australia
- Accessible Travel: Transwa Accessibility
- Fares and Concessions: Transwa Concession
South Australia
- Accessible Travel: Adelaide Metro fares – Adelaide Metro
- Fares and Concessions: Access and disability – Adelaide Metro
Tasmania
- Accessible Travel: Disability Assistance – Metro Tasmania
- Fares and Concessions: Concessions – Transport Services