The Victorian Budget 2025/26 is set to make public transport free on the weekend for Seniors Card holders across the state.
From 1 January 2026, more than 650,000 seniors who use public transport will be able to catch a train, tram or bus for free on weekends – saving seniors who travel more than $360 per year, the Victorian Government has announced.
Currently seniors enjoy free travel on weekends in any two neighbouring zones, allowing for short trips such as from Morwell to Traralgon, from Macedon to Woodend, or within metropolitan Melbourne.
But Victoria’s train network has 16 zones, so a senior from Ballarat can’t access free travel to see her grandkids in Ballan, or a grandmother from Melbourne can’t travel free to see regional galleries in Geelong or Bendigo.
The investment in this Budget will extend free travel to seniors anywhere across the state on weekends – from Wodonga to Warrnambool and everywhere in between.
“Costs can add up – especially for seniors – and I’m on their side,” said Premier, Jacinta Allan.
“That’s why we’re making public transport free on weekends for seniors, saving them more than $360 every year.”
Passengers with a senior myki will need to carry their Seniors Card while travelling and use their Senior Myki to touch on and off as usual – but myki cards won’t be charged.
Cardholders will continue to be eligible for a 50% discount off the full fare on weekdays.
Senior passengers will also continue to benefit from almost 200 extra weekend V/Line services being delivered across the state since the regional fare cap was introduced.
To be eligible for a Seniors myki you must have a Victorian Seniors Card. Victorian Seniors Card holders must be permanent residents of Victoria, aged 60 or over and work less than 35 hours a week.
