General News
3 October, 2025
Local seniors can enjoy free travel
The State Government is delivering eight days of free public transport to Victorian Seniors Card holders ahead of introducing extended free public transport on weekends across the state for more than 650,000 seniors from next year.
Minister for public and active transport Gabrielle Williams announced last week that seniors from across the state can take advantage of free public transport travel from Sunday, October 5, until Sunday, October 12.
The eight days of free travel will run in conjunction with this October’s 43rd Victorian Seniors Festival, which features more than 3000 free or low-cost events and activities across the state.
This year’s theme, ‘Connect, Create, Celebrate’, encourages older Victorians to build social connections, discover new interests and embrace positive ageing.
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.
This initiative is in addition to the State Government extending free weekend travel statewide for Victorian Seniors Card holders from January 1, 2026.
The Pyrenees Shire is hosting events for the Victorian Seniors Festival across the region, including an interactive geocaching session and line dancing in Beaufort and the intergenerational activity in Avoca that will connect all ages.
“With free trains, trams, bus and coach services — we are making it simple for seniors to get on board and enjoy both the sights and festivities our state has to offer over the course of the Seniors Festival,” Ms Williams said.
“And from next year, free travel on weekends will mean Victorian Seniors Card holders can head out and about wherever they like — at no cost.”
For more information on the eight days of free public transport and the Victorian Seniors Festival events, visit seniorsonline.