Transperth concession passes
Outlined below are the concession passes recognised and accepted by Transperth. For further information about each concession entitlement, click on the 'Holders' field. Adult passengers travelling with Concession SmartRiders and passengers travelling with Tertiary SmartRider are asked to note that they may be required to provide additional identification to support their concession entitlement.
Children between the ages of five and 14 years are entitled to concession travel. Children under five years of age accompanied by another child under 15 years of age must pay a concession fare. Children under five years of age accompanied by a person aged 15 years and older travel free. Primary school children are required to carry a Student SmartRider card if they are using Transperth services.
Students
Primary and secondary school students
Secondary students must present a Student SmartRider to access concession fares. Primary and secondary students must use their SmartRider card to access the 50 cent student fare. Click here to learn more about the 50 cent student fare. Click here to find out more about the Student SmartRider card.
Tertiary and TAFE students
Tertiary students enrolled in a full-time course at a Western Australian institution are entitled to a Tertiary SmartRider. Tertiary students residing in Western Australia and enrolled in an interstate institution are not entitled to a Tertiary SmartRider. Click here to find out more about the Tertiary SmartRider card.
Interstate primary or secondary students may purchase a Tertiary SmartRider. Interstate students are not entitled to the 50 cent student fare.
Interstate tertiary students residing in Western Australia studying through an eastern states institution are not eligible for a Tertiary SmartRider. Click here for further information.
Students presenting an overseas travel permit are not entitled to concession travel on Transperth services. Overseas students studying in Western Australia should apply for a Tertiary SmartRider at their college or university. Click here to find out more information about Tertiary SmartRider.
The Companion Card is issued by ACROD Ltd to people with a significant permanent disability who require attendant care support from a companion.
Transperth honours the Companion Card system by allowing a companion/support person (of a Companion Card holder) to travel free on all services.
NOTE: The person with a disability must have a valid ticket. To find out more about the Companion Card, visit www.companioncard.org.au or call 1800 617 337.
Holders of local and interstate Vision Impaired Free Passes are entitled to free travel on all Transperth services. As stated on the travel pass, an accompanying guide may also travel for free.
War Veterans Free Passes are issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Holders of this permit are entitled to free travel on all Transperth services. Holders of Interstate War Veterans Free Passes are also entitled to free travel on all Transperth services.
War Veterans Concession Pass
War Veterans Concession Passes are issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Holders of this permit are entitled concession travel on all Transperth services.
Veterans Affairs Card
Veterans Affairs Cards are issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Holders of this card are entitled to concession travel on all Transperth services.
*NOTE: Passengers are advised that the 2007 Veterans Affairs Card can be used until 31 January 2008. From 1 February 2008, passengers must present their new 2008 Veterans Affairs Card to access their concession entitlement.
Seniors SmartRider Cards are combined with the WA Seniors Card . The Seniors SmartRider Cards are issued by the WA Seniors Card Centre. Holders of this card are entitled to concession travel on all Transperth services. Interstate Senior Cards are not accepted for concession travel on Transperth services.
Click here to learn more about the Seniors SmartRider card.
Pensioner Concession Card
Pensioner Concession Cards are issued by Centrelink. Holders of this card are entitled to concession travel on all Transperth services. Holders of Interstate Pensioner Concession Cards are entitled to concession travel on all Transperth services.
Health Care Cards are issued by Centrelink. Holders of this card and dependants listed on the card are entitled to concession travel on all Transperth services. Interstate Health Care Cards are not accepted.
Concession card interim vouchers are issued by Centrelink to those who are waiting on the various passes (Pensioner Concession or Health Care Cards). Holders of this voucher are entitled to the appropriate rate indicated by Centrelink.
The unrestricted Monthly/Half-Yearly ticket is issued to employees of recognised supported employment settings and entitles the holder to unrestricted travel on all Transperth services outlined on the ticket.
Tickets are available from:
Disabled Workers Union
78 (A) Collingwood St
Osborne Park WA 6017