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Concession fares are offered to some categories of passengers and the holders of certain concession cards.
The persons identified in the following table will be eligible for free travel:
| Approved Beneficiaries | Proof of Eligibility | Issued By | Concession Entitlements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool aged children (ages 0 - 3) |
No proof required | Not Applicable | Free travel |
| Primary and secondary school students including certain TAFE students | Operator-specific SSTS Pass(es) and/or Tcard* | Bus Operators on behalf of the MoT Tcard by Transport Administration Corporation on behalf of the MoT | Free travel in accordance with SSTS Policy set by the MoT and amended from time to time |
| Vision impaired persons | Vision Impaired Persons Pass (NSW and all other States and Territories) | RailCorp Passes and Concessions and equivalent transport agency in other States and Territories | Free travel including guide dog (and attendant where endorsed on VIP Pass.) |
| Aurally deficient (deaf) person | Hearing Dog Certificate | RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Free travel for assistance animal. |
| World War I veterans and their wives/widows | World War I Travel Concession Card | Department of Veterans Affairs | Free travel |
| Australian and New Zealand war veterans with service related disabilities in receipt of a pension from Department of Veterans Affairs | Ex-Member of Defence force Pass | RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Free travel |
| Australian War Veterans classified by Department of Veterans Affairs | Blinded Soldier's Gold Pass | RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Free travel |
| People recognised for service to the State | State Travelcard Holders | RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Free travel |
Notes:
* - The phased implementation of Tcard may, over time, replace operator-specific SSTS Bus Passes.
The persons identified in the following table are Approved Beneficiaries eligible for concession fares prices:
| Approved Beneficiaries | Proof of Eligibility | Issued By | Concession Entitlements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary and Junior Secondary School aged children (ages 4 - 15) | No proof required. However, some children may carry a Proof of Age Card | RailCorp Passes and Concessions and/or schools on behalf of RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Half fare for single and TravelTen Tickets |
| Senior Secondary School Students (ages 16 - 18) | School Pupil Railways of Australia Identification Card (Form 202) | NSW Schools on behalf of RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Half fare for single and TravelTen Tickets |
| Full time University, TAFE and private college students (aged 16+) or full time School Students (aged 19+) | NSW Student Identification Card (Form 204) | NSW universities, TAFE and private colleges on behalf of RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Half fare for single and TravelTen Tickets |
| Apprentices (1st, 2nd & 3rd year) and Trainees | 1st/2nd/3rd Year Apprentice Identification Card (Forms VT76 & VT77) | RailCorp Passes and Concessions | Half fare for single Tickets |
| Jobseekers (on the maximum amount of benefit) | NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card for jobseekers | Centrelink on behalf of the NSW Ministry of Transport | Half fare for single Tickets |
| Pensioners | Pensioner Concession Card (NSW, Victoria & ACT) | Centrelink and Department of Veterans Affairs | Half fare for single Tickets, $2.50 for PET |
| Other States & Territories | $2.50 for PET | ||
| NSW Seniors | NSW Seniors Card holders | NSW Department of Ageing Disability & Home Care | Half fare on single Tickets, $2.50 for PET |
| NSW & Victorian War Widow/ers | NSW & Victorian War Widow/ers Card | Department of Veterans Affairs | Half fare on single Ticket, $2.50 for PET |