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What is senior myki?
Your Seniors myki gives you: A 50 per cent discount on trains, trams and buses, including V/Line trains and coaches. Free weekend travel in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses. Free travel during the annual Victorian Seniors Festival. Access to free travel vouchers.
What does a myki card look like?
The new-look myki is dark grey and will be available for all passenger types. Green and grey cards will be used on the network for the next four years when the last green cards expire. For more information, see Buying your myki or call 1800 800 007.
How do I know if my myki is concession?
The myki concession & full fare look the same. When they are held to the myki reader they tell you what it is (concession.. full fare..)May 2, 2017.
Do pensioners get free train travel in Victoria?
Pensioners are given a free travel voucher that can be exchanged for train tickets on metropolitan or V/Line services. Each year, Centrelink issues Victorian pensioners with a Victorian pensioner free travel voucher.
Do seniors myki cards expire?
All myki smartcards expire after four years. A Mobile myki expires after two years. If your myki has expired, or is due to expire within 60 days, you’re entitled to an on-the-spot replacement. Your current balance will be transferred to the new myki, which you can use immediately.
What does a Seniors Card entitle you to in Victoria?
Victorian Seniors Card holders get a free Seniors myki card and also receive the following benefits: concession fares on trains, trams and buses (which is a 50% discount on full adult fares) free travel on weekends in any two consecutive zones and on regional town buses. access to free off-peak travel vouchers.
What age can you get a seniors card in Victoria?
To apply for a Seniors Card you need to be over 60 years of age, a permanent resident of Australia, residing in Victoria. If you are working less than 35 hours per week in paid employment, or fully retired – apply for a Seniors Card.
How much does myki card cost?
A full fare myki card costs $6 and a concession, seniors or child myki costs $3. For more information about how to use your myki, visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
What is Zone 1 and Zone 2 in Melbourne?
Melbourne is a large city, so for ticketing purposes it has been divided into two ‘zones’. Zone 1 includes the CBD and the inner suburbs, while Zone 2 encompasses the outer suburbs.
What does myki stand for?
kiː/ MY-kee) is a reloadable credit card-sized contactless smart card ticketing system used for electronic payment of fares on most public transport services in Melbourne and regional Victoria, Australia. Myki replaced the Metcard ticketing system and became fully operational at the end of 2012.
Which is better myki money or myki pass?
The difference between myki passes and myki money myki pass is like a monthly or yearly ticket, but it has more options. You decide which zone(s) you will travel in and how many days you want to travel for, seven days or anywhere between 28 and 365. myki money basically means pay-as-you-go.
What is the concession age?
Ticket options. Children aged 3 years and under travel free on public transport in NSW. Children aged 4 – 15 years are entitled to concession fares. Fulltime students aged 16 years and older holding a Transport Concession Entitlement Card also pay concession fares.
What can pensioners get for free?
Here are some of the benefits for pensioners and older people for which you may be eligible: Pension Credit. Cold Weather Payment. Winter Fuel Payment. Disability Living Allowance. Personal Independence Payment. Carer’s Allowance. Attendance Allowance. Bereavement Support Payment.
How can I get a free myki card?
Eligible customers need to register to receive free travel vouchers.You can register: ONLINE. In person at a PTV Hub – you’ll need to bring your proof of eligibility card with you. By calling us on 1800 800 007.
Can I use my Victorian Seniors Card interstate?
When you travel interstate, please take your Seniors Card with you. All states and territories in Australia accept interstate Seniors Cards for concession travel. Most interstate businesses and participating businesses in New Zealand also accept the Victorian Seniors Card.
Do old age pensioners get free train travel?
Pensioners-only free train travel If you are a NSW pensioner, you can use your four free one-way travel entitlements on NSW TrainLink Economy services within NSW without paying a booking fee. A 15% booking fee (min. $10) applies if you upgrade to First Class.
How do I use my senior travel card?
You can use the card at certain retailers to pay for pre-booked NSW Trainlink Regional trains and coaches, fuel and taxis. You’ll need to activate your card before you can use it. The travel card is valid for 14 months from the date the card is issued. The expiry date is available on the front of the card.
What happens if I don’t pay MYKI fine?
If you do not pay the fine by the due date, you will get a penalty reminder notice. You must pay the fine and the extra costs by the due date on the notice. You can still get a payment plan, ask for a review, or go to the Magistrates’ Court. This must be done before the fine is sent to Fines Victoria..
What is the difference between a Seniors Card and a Commonwealth Seniors Card?
2. What is the eligibility difference between the Seniors Card and the Senior Savers Card ? NSW Seniors Card holders must be retired or doing no more than 20 hours of paid employment per week, averaged over a year, whereas NSW Senior Savers Card holders just need to be aged 60 or over.
Do Coles give seniors discount?
10% Discount for all Senior Card Holders Tue&Wed at Coles.
What does a Seniors Card entitle me to?
The Seniors Card is the original benefits card provided by the program. It offers discounts and deals at over 7,400 businesses, plus access to a Gold Opal Card and transport concessions that were created to help people who are fully or largely retired get around more affordably and stay active and connected.
