Free and half-price public transport

We’re delivering real savings for families, with free public transport for under-18s every day, and for seniors on weekends.

The Labor Government is cutting the cost of living by making public transport free for the people who need it most, saving families hundreds of dollars every year.

Thanks to Labor, every Victorian under 18 can now travel free, every day, right across the public transport network.

For families, that’s a big saving. A yearly student pass currently costs $755 per child, meaning a family with three kids will save $2,265 a year, just on school and weekend travel.

Free public transport also means easier school runs, cheaper weekends, and one less bill for parents to worry about. Our new Youth myki gives children free travel on trains, trams, buses and V/Line services, no matter where they live.

We've also made all public transport half-price for everyone until 2027, and free on weekends for seniors, carers and Disability Support Pensioners.

These changes build on Labor’s regional fare cap – capping V/Line tickets everywhere in Victoria. This has already saved Victorians hundreds of millions of dollars and slashed the cost of long-distance travel. Now, whether it’s visiting family, getting to appointments, taking kids to sport, or enjoying a day out, public transport will cost less, or nothing at all.

The Labor Government is putting money back in the pockets of Victorian families, making life easier and more affordable.