Youth MYKI From January 2026

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE

The Victorian Government will be introducing free public transport for everyone under 18 within Victoria, from 1st January 2026. Travellers will be required to hold a Youth MYKI and tap on and off as normal.

The new youth myki can be used like any other myki, to tap on and travel through ticket gates at stations and when getting on a bus or tram. The card will stay valid until the child turns 18.

Children living in non-myki areas will also be eligible for free travel. The free travel will be available on all forms of public transport including trams, trains, buses and coach services in metro, regional and rural areas.