Seniors card holders will have eight days of free public transport next week as part of the annual Seniors Festival in October.
Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams last week announced seniors from across the state will be able to take advantage of free public transport travel from this Sunday, October 5 until Sunday, October 12.
The free travel applies to all forms of public transport, including trains, trams, buses and coach services across metro and regional areas.
Seniors Card holders will need to carry their card while travelling, and touch on and off with their seniors myki as usual – but no fare will be charged. On non-myki services, seniors can show their Seniors Card to the conductor or bus driver.
The initiative is in addition to the State Government extending free weekend travel statewide for more than 650,000 Victorian Seniors Card holders from January 1, 2026 – allowing them to catch a train, tram or bus statewide at no cost.
Now in its 43rd year, the Victorian Seniors Festival runs in the month of October and will feature more than 3000 free or low-cost events and activities across the state.