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There are different fares for child students and adult students.


Child students

You are eligible for a child student fare until the end of the year in which you turn 18.

For example, if you turn 18 on 1 May 2021, you are eligible for an adult fare until 31 December 2021.

  • If you are under 16 you don’t need to show proof of concession.
  • If you are over 16 you
    • May be asked to show your student identification card to the driver when you board the bus.
    • Must be studying full time (600+ hours/year).
    • Must be attending an education facility recognised by the Department of Education, TasTAFE, University of Tasmania or College of English.

Adult students

You are eligible for an adult student fare from the start of the year in which you turn 19.

For example, if you turn 19 on 1 September 2021, you are eligible for an adult fare until 31 December 2021.

You must

  • Show your student identification card to the driver when you board the bus.
  • Be studying full time (600+ hours/year).
  • Be attending an education facility recognised by the Department of Education, TasTAFE, University of Tasmania or College of English.