Free travel and concessions
Free travel for veterans and war widows on ANZAC Day
In 2008, Veterans, ex-service personnel and War Widows will enjoy free travel on the Victorian public transport network on April 24, 25 and 26. This Victorian Government initiative helps veterans to meet fellow diggers during the ANZAC Day period.
To qualify for free travel on metropolitan and regional public transport services operated by Metlink or V/Line over these three days, Veterans, ex-service personnel and War Widows simply need to do ONE of the following:
- present their DVA card (Gold or White) or their Category ‘V’ public transport concession card
- wear their service medals or War Widow’s badge
OR - wear their uniform
OR
Army, Navy and Air Cadets, Scouts, Guides, and school students are also entitled to travel free on public transport to and from ANZAC Day parades on 25 April 2008, provided they are wearing their uniform.
For further information or enquiries contact
Metlink. MYKI implications for TPI / Veterans Travel Pass holders
Metlink has advised TPI / Veterans Travel Pass holders that they may continue to use their pass beyond its current expiry date of 30 June 2008, until it is replaced by a MYKI travel pass in the future. For details, please refer to Metlink's letter of advice (PDF 23 kb) or (Word 160 kb).
If you require further information, please contact the Central Pass Office on the contact details below.
Veterans Concession Card
From ANZAC Day 2005, Victorian veterans who hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold or White card are eligible for the same public transport concessions available to pension card holders.
This new Veterans Concession Card entitles these veterans to concession fares that are approximately half the price of the full daily fare, any time and any day, when travelling on regular public transport services provided by Metlink, V/Line and bus networks (including regional cities such as Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong).
Download the application form
To download the application form, visit
Metlink. Contact the Central Pass Office
Transport House
Ground floor
589 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Telephone: 03 9619 1159
(The Central Pass Office will mail out the application forms).
Contact Department of Veterans’ Affairs Melbourne
300 Latrobe Street Melbourne
Telephone: 133 254 or 1800 55 254
Visit the MetShop
Corner of Swanston and Little Collins Streets, Melbourne
For more information on metropolitan public transport services contact Metlink on 131 638 or visit
Metlink.For information on V/Line and regional transport services contact 136 196, or visit
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