Free travel for Carers during National Carers Week 2025

Victorian Carers need to carry their Victorian Carer Card (‘We Care’) or an Australian Government Pensioner Concession Card (CAR code) with them on public transport, and tap on and off as usual with their Carer myki. 

myki fares won’t be charged during this period.

Free travel during this period covers all public transport in Victoria, including:

• Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses; and
• Regional trains, coaches and buses (including regional town buses and inter-town buses)

Please note, some private bus operators, airport services and privately operated tourist trains and buses are excluded.

Seats must be reserved on long distance V/Line trains and some coaches. Bookings can be made by visiting your nearest V/Line station or ticket outlet or calling us on 1800 800 007 from 10am on Monday 8 September 2025. V/Line eTickets are available, and printed tickets need to be collected within 48 hours. Alternatively, tickets can be posted (only for phone bookings made more than 10 business days ahead of travel).

To plan a trip use Journey planner, download the free PTV app or call us on 1800 800 007.

Find out more at National Carers Week.