2026 Bus Travel

Travel for Young Victorians from January 2026

From 1 January 2026, public transport will be free for all Victorians under 18.

This initiative will save families up to $755 per child, per year, while helping young people stay connected—whether travelling to school, sport, work or social activities.

The new Youth myki card was launched on 8 December 2025 and is now available online for $5.00.

Families can purchase a Youth myki card online via the Youth myki | Free travel for children under 18, from 1 January 2026 - Transport Victoria webpage. From Saturday 27 December 2025, Youth myki cards will also be available at Staffed train station that sell myki cards.

Please note: Shepparton is not a staffed myki-selling station; the closest staffed station is Seymour. To buy a Youth myki, customers can create an account or log in to an existing myki account, purchase and register the Youth myki, and wait for it to arrive in the mail.

Important:

Due to high demand, delivery of the new Youth myki may take longer than the standard 10 business days. Printed or digital confirmation emails can be used as a valid ticket to travel from 1 January while waiting for the Youth myki to arrive. Once obtained, a Youth myki allows eligible young Victorians to travel for free on trains, trams and buses across Victoria.

To access free travel, passengers must tap their myki card on and off each time they travel in metro areas. In areas where myki is not used, travellers must present their Youth myki card to access free travel. Students who turn 18 will need to purchase the appropriate ticket for their travel needs or, if eligible, may apply for a conveyance allowance to assist with costs. Youth myki card purchased online will expire on your 18th birthday.

Please note:

The Youth myki cannot be used for travel on Country Buses operating under the School Bus Program (SBP). However, SBP users are still welcome

to purchase a Youth myki card for use on regular public transport services.

For more information about the Youth myki card, visit the Transport Victoria website on transport.vic.gov.au/myki.

No Changes to Country Bus (School Bus Program – SBP)

There are no changes to the SBP application or approval process.

All applications will continue to be managed by the GSSC Student Transport Team, following existing eligibility criteria.

Key pointsfor country travel:

From 1 January 2026, all students under 18, including those who would normally be fare-paying, will be eligible for free travel on SBP services.
Travellers on SBP services will continue to be prioritised according to SBP policy once online applications are received.
The issuance of bus passes will remain at the discretion of individual bus operators.