Youth Myki
Public transport is free for children under 18, saving families up to $755, per child, per year.
This makes it easier for young people to stay connected, whether travelling to school, sport, work or social activities, while helping families save on everyday costs.
The Youth myki is available for purchase for $5 – this is for the cost of the card; you won’t need to pay for anything after this.
Myki types for youth
Youth are eligible for different types of myki, depending on age:
- Children (4 and under): travel free and don't need a myki
- Youth (ages 5-17 inclusive): travel free with a Youth myki
Eligibility and use
You can only access free travel with a Youth myki if you're aged 5 to 17 years old (inclusive).
Buy a Youth myki card for $5 and carry your Youth myki when you travel.
Which services accept Youth myki
| Transport type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Rail, tram, bus and coach public transport in myki areas | Metro Trains, Yarra Trams, metropolitan buses, and V/Line coaches. |
| Rail, bus and coach public transport in non-myki areas | V/Line trains outside the regional train network myki zone [PDF]. Non-myki intertown bus services, or a Category A and B town bus. View more on non-myki buses in regional bus fares. |
You must tap on and off with myki. If you're using a regional non-myki bus, show your Youth myki when you board.
Where to buy
- At a staffed train station that sells Youth myki.
- At a selected retailer that sells Youth myki.
- Register for a Youth myki by logging in or creating a myki account. Registered Youth mykis are replaced for free if they're lost, stolen, defective or expired.
Youth myki expiry
Your Youth myki expiry date depends on how you bought the card.
| Purchase method | Expiry date |
|---|---|
| In-person at a train station | Four years from the date of purchase. If you register this myki, the card will show a $1 credit. You do not need to add money to the card. |
| Online | Your 18th birthday. Eighteen-year-olds should get a Child myki, which gives your fifty percent off public transport fares. |
Parents can use their own myki account to register and manage their child’s Youth myki.