All passengers who are incapacitated, ex-service personnel or vision impaired travel free (including Guide Dogs).
Follow the link below to find out how to apply for the appropriate travel pass for your needs.
Check if you are eligible for a concession on public transport and find out how to apply
The Plus One FREE COMPANION Card assists people who have severe and permanent impairments which limit their ability to use public transport independently. It allows them to be accompanied by a carer who travels free of charge on all Adelaide Metro bus, train and tram services.
You can apply for a Plus One FREE COMPANION Card if you are a permanent resident of South Australia and have severe and permanent disabilities which limits your capacity to use public transport independently.
As part of the application, you will need one passport-sized colour photograph (head and shoulders), which must be certified by a responsible person who:
- is 18 years of age
- has known the applicant for at least 12 months
- is not related to the applicant by birth or marriage
- is not in a de facto relationship with the applicant (this includes a same sex relationship)
- does not live at the applicant's address.
You may need help from a GP, medical specialist or mobility instructor to complete the application.
You can access the application form via the website.
For further information, visit the website or call the number below.
Seniors Card members are entitled to concessions when travelling on all bus, train and tram services across Adelaide Metro public transport network and selected regional transport services as recognised by the South Australian Department of Planning and Transport Infrastructure.
Your Seniors Card is part of Adelaide's metrocard public transport electronic ticketing system which is operational on all buses, trains and trams. The card incorporates smartcard technology which means you only have to carry one card to access discounts on goods and services and public transport.
Seniors Card holders can travel free on bus, train and trams at all times other than the morning and afternoon peak weekday periods of 7.01 am to 9.00 am and 3.01 pm to 7.00 pm, where seniors discounted concession rates continue to apply (around 50% discount).
The new card features a cashless method of payment for travel during peak times. Simply add credit ($) onto your Seniors Card and the metrocard system will deduct the correct fare. Alternatively, you can opt to purchase single trip tickets, especially if you do not use public transport regularly.
Interstate Seniors Card holders visiting Adelaide can obtain a travel ticket for use during free travel periods by visiting:
- the Adelaide Railway Station Adelaide Metro InfoCentre, North Terrace, Adelaide
- Adelaide Airport's Information Booth at WHSmith Express on the ground floor arrivals area.
Simply show your interstate Seniors Card and you will be issued with a temporary metroticket for use during free travel periods which will be valid for a maximum of 14 days (valid from the date of first use).
For travel during peak times, interstate card holders need to purchase single trip magnetic tickets or a concession metrocard and add credit onto it.
The Taxi Fare Subsidy Scheme is for people with permanent and severe disabilities which affects their ability to use public transport independently.
The subsidies available are:
- 75% subsidy for people who use a wheelchair
- 50% subsidy for people who do not use a wheelchair
As part of the application, you will need one passport-sized colour photograph (head and shoulders), which must be certified by a responsible person who:
- is at least 18 years of age
- has known the applicant for at least 12 months
- is not related to the applicant by birth or marriage
- is not in a de facto relationship with the applicant (including same sex relationship)
- does not live at the applicant's address.
You can access the application form via the website or print and complete the application form below.
For further information, visit the website or call the number below.
Reduced fees for vehicle registration and driver's licences are available for eligible South Australians. The reduced fees are available as the following concessions:
Pensioner concession – must hold a government pension card
Incapacitated person's concession - public transport is not accessible due to physical incapacity
Incapacitated ex-service person's concession - as a result of service in the military, public transport is not accessible due to personal incapacity
Primary producer concession - engaged in farming, beekeeping or fishing (and hold the relevant licence or registration)
The reduced fees differ for each concession.
For more information and to check eligibility, visit the website or call Service SA on the number below.
Visitors are able to buy 3 day pass with unlimited travel on all Adelaide Metro services; buses, trains and trams. After 3 days card can be recharged with regular metroCARD fare credit.
Where to buy?
Adelaide Metro InfoCentre - Adelaide Railway Station, North Terrace, Adelaide. Ph: 1300 311 108
Adelaide Metro InfoCentre - Corner of King William Street and Currie Street, Adelaide. Ph: 1300 311 108
WHSmith Express Adelaide Airport Ground floor arrivals area.