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Victorian Veterans and War Widows can explore Melbourne and regional Victoria with free travel during the Veterans’ Health Week from Sunday 13 October to Sunday 20 October 2024.

Eligible customers simply need to present their DVA gold or white card, category V Victorian public transport concession card, or digital Veterans Card – Victoria in the Service Victoria app on public transport.

Holders of Veterans Concession myki, EDA/TPI or War Veterans/War Widow Free Travel Pass can touch on and off as usual. myki fares won’t be charged during this period.

Free travel during this period covers all public transport in Victoria, including:

• Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses
• Regional trains, coaches and buses (including regional town buses and inter-town buses)

Please note, some private bus operators, airport services and privately operated tourist trains and buses are excluded.

Seat reservations are recommended on all long-distance V/Line rail services and some coach services.

Bookings can be made by visiting your nearest V/Line station, ticket outlet or by calling us on 1800 800 007 from Thursday 26 September 2024.

To plan a journey use Journey planner, download the free PTV app or call us on 1800 800 007.

Find out more about what’s planned for the 2024 Veterans’ Health Week at Department of Veterans’ Affairs Website.