Victorians will now be able to board the state’s buses, trams and trains for free on weekends this summer.
From the day the Metro Tunnel opens in early December for its Summer Start, public transport in Victoria will be free for everyone, everywhere, every weekend until 1 February .
That means every tram, every bus, every Melbourne train, every regional train, for every passenger – from the first service on each Saturday to the last service on each Sunday, the state government said.
Transport gates will open every Saturday and Sunday during the Summer Start period, which begins from the opening of the Metro Tunnel in early December until the Big Switch to the new statewide timetable on 1 February.
You won’t require a valid ticket or Myki to travel on these days. Passengers will not be required to tap on or off with their myki. If a passenger accidentally taps on or off, they will not be charged for their travel. Some regional services will continue to require a reservation at zero cost, in line with existing requirements.
“We’re saying thank you Victoria – with free PT every weekend this summer,” Ms Allan said.
“Everyone, everywhere, every weekend, free until Feb 1. The biggest free transport bonanza in Victoria’s history.”
