Using Public Transport

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) would like to share some public transport ticketing information which may be of use.

2025 PTV School Student ID and Student Pass 

The 2025 PTV School Student ID and Student Pass application form, along with  information on student pass fares, is now available for download at ptv.vic.gov.au/students.

Group Travel Authority

School groups travelling on the metropolitan public transport network can now book online at ptv.vic.gov.au/grouptravel. Regional bookings with V/Line can also be made online at vline.com.au/Fares-general-info/Additional-pages/Group-Travel. Victorian preschool, kindergarten and primary school excursion groups of 12 to 35 people travel for free on weekdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm (on metropolitan and V/Line services).

Touching On and Off

Touch on/off data is used to plan the level and frequency of services for the school. We remind students to touch on and off every time they use their myki on public transport, even if they have a myki Pass or Student Pass.

30 Day Travel Passes

Travel Passes are designed for community organisations and schools to provide a valid ticket for students in crisis or experiencing severe financial hardship to continue to attend school and access support services.
Schools can access 30 Day Travel Passes and give them to the most vulnerable students so they can remain engaged in education. To be valid, the pass must have a hold punched on the date it is given to the student. For more information, visit ptv.vic.gov.au/travel-pass or email ticketingservices@ptv.vic.gov.au

PTV Approved School Student ID

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they carry valid proof of concession entitlement (PTV Approved School Student ID or PTV School Student ID) when travelling with a Student Pass, or risk receiving a fine from an Authorised Officer. The PTV Approved School Student ID does not need to be valid for the duration of the student pass being purchased, only at the time of purchase.

Prepay Buses

A reminder that cash transactions have been permanently removed from myki-enabled buses in support of safer bus journeys and the rollout of all door boarding.

Parents and students can ensure they continue to travel with a valid ticket, including:

• instant myki Money top up via the PTV app
• online at ptv.vic.gov.au/myki
• auto top up
• myki retailers
• quick top up machines
• myki machines
• ticket offices including train stations and PTV Hub

Using the PTV app to check a myki card balance and instantly top up with myky Money is the most convenient method for parents. For more information on using the PTV app to manager your myki, visit:
ptv.vic.gov.au/footger/about-ptv/digital-tools/mobile-apps