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Transport / Australian Capital Territory

Free and cheaper bus and light rail travel

Concession card holders and seniors ride Canberra buses and light rail free outside peak times.

Support availableFree off-peak travel; cheaper fares at peak times
Type of supportDiscount
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This is for people with a Health Care Card, Pension Card, Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card or ACT Seniors Card. Travel is free on weekdays from 9 am to 4:30 pm and after 6 pm. It is free all day on weekends and public holidays. At peak times you pay a cheaper concession fare. ACT seniors aged 70 and over travel free at all times. Veterans with a TPI or EDA Gold Card travel free at all times too. You need to register your concession in a MyWay+ account or get a concession MyWay+ card.

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