Public transport fares, concessions and assistance

Sydney and surrounds

Opal cards are smartcard tickets used on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra. 

You can also pay adult fares on the Opal transport network using a credit card, debit card or connected device.

More about Opal cards.

Concessions 

Depending on your age or situation, you may be eligible for concession fares or free travel on public transport.

Regional travel

If you have a proof of concession entitlement, you may be able to get concession fares on regional transport.

There are often deals and discounts available for train and coach trips in regional NSW.

Pensioner Concession Card holders are also eligible to claim regional travel vouchers.

Travel assistance programs

There are a number of government programs available to help with travel arrangements where public transport may not be the best option:

• Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS)
• Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS) – for apprentices or new entrant trainees
• Assisted School Travel Program (ASTP)
• Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme

More savings and assistance

• Concessions, rebates and assistance services
• Disability assistance – Transport
• NSW Seniors Card or Senior Savers Card
• Learn to swim program
  For multicultural communities, First Nations people and people in regional or disadvantaged areas.
• Guides
  • Finding lost money
  • Losing your wallet
  • Domestic and family violence