The state government is making public transport free for more than one million young Victorians starting from 1 January, with the new youth myki now available to purchase online.
The youth myki is available for purchase on the Transport Victoria website, ensuring all passengers aged under 18 can travel for free across the network from the start of next year.
Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams welcomed the new travel option for youth.
“We’re helping families save on everyday costs, whether it be cheaper school runs or cheaper weekend runs to the footy – this gives families one less thing to worry about,” she said.
“There are more reasons than ever to get on board public transport, and I encourage Victorians to enjoy the free travel and explore our network – from the Metro Tunnel out to the regions.”
A yearly student pass currently costs $755, but from next year children can travel for free and for a family with three children under 18, that’s a saving of $2,265 a year.
The youth myki will also be available to purchase at staffed stations from Saturday 27 December.
The new youth myki cards feature a design created by 11-year-old Victorian student Charlie.
On 1 January, new Youth myki cards will be activated, providing children free travel across the public transport network.
All young people under 18 years old are eligible for a youth myki card, no matter where they live. On booked V/Line services the Youth myki card number can be used to access free travel. On non-myki regional buses, children can use Youth myki as a flash pass.
From 1 January, more than 650,000 seniors and close to 300,000 carers and disability support pensioners will also be able to catch a train, tram or bus for free on weekends.
Details: transport.vic.gov.au/tickets-and-myki/myki
