Victorian Seniors Card holders will enjoy eight days of free public transport in October as part of the 43rd annual Victorian Seniors Festival, with the Allan Labor Government also confirming statewide free weekend travel for seniors from January 2026.
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams announced that seniors across the state can travel at no cost from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October, covering trains, trams, buses and regional coach services.
Seniors will need to carry their card while travelling and touch on and off with their seniors myki as usual, though no fare will be charged. On non-myki services, they can simply present their Seniors Card to the conductor or driver.
The initiative is designed to make it easier for more than 650,000 seniors to connect with family, friends and community. From next year, free weekend travel will be expanded statewide, removing cost barriers for older Victorians wanting to explore metropolitan Melbourne and regional towns alike.
Minister Gabrielle Williams said free services would help seniors “enjoy both the sights and festivities our state has to offer,” while Acting Minister for Ageing Mary-Anne Thomas called the move a chance for older Victorians to “connect with others and make the most of everything” the festival provides.
For full details visit seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/free-travel
