Concession
How does my child apply for a complimentary school ferry pass?
Complimentary school passes are issued by the State Transit Authority (STA). To receive a pass you need to fill out an application form, which is available from your child's school, and send it in to the STA School Passes section. If approved, the STA will post out a complimentary student pass. The STA School Passes section can be contacted on 02 9245 5300.
Are students eligible to travel on concession tickets?
If you're a student aged 16-18 years, currently attend a NSW/ACT school and hold a Senior Secondary Student Concession Card (form 202), then you are entitled to half fare travel for all ticket types, plus child off peak tickets on CityRail, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries. The card must have a current CityRail transport foil to be valid.
Are children aged below 15 years eligible to travel on concession tickets?
Children under the age of four travel free. Concession fares apply to children aged 15 years or under. Persons under 16 years of age may be asked to show a proof of age card.
Can apprentices purchase concession tickets?
If you're a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentice and hold an Apprentice Identification Card, then you are entitled to concession fares for single cash fare tickets, FerryTen tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries for travel to and from work only. Concessions are not available on private buses and entry/exit into Green Square, Mascot, Domestic Airport and International Airport stations- an additional access fee applies at these stations.
Are trainees allowed to travel on concession tickets?
Holders of an Australian Traineeship System Trainee ID card are entitled to concession fares for single case fare tickets, FerryTen tickets and Weekly TravelPasses on Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries for travel to and from work only. Concessions are not available on private buses and entry/exit into Green Square, Mascot, Domestic Airport and International Airport stations- an additional access fee applies at these stations.
I have a NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card, how much do I pay?
NSW Half Fare Entitlement Card holders are entitled to concession fares for single and return tickets on CityRail and private buses and for single tickets only on Sydney buses and Sydney Ferries. This does not apply to FerryTen tickets. Concessions are not available on private buses and entry/exit into Green Square, Mascot, Domestic Airport and International Airport stations- an additional access fee applies at these stations.
I am visually impaired, can I travel for free on Sydney Ferries?
Holders of a Vision Impaired Persons Pass are entitled to free travel on all CityRail, Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries services. An attendant or carer may also travel for free if the pass allows.
Are TAFE or University students entitled to concession travel?
NSW/ACT students holding a NSW Student Identification Card are entitled to half fare travel for single, Weekly TravelPasses and TravelTen tickets on Sydney Ferries, CityRail and Sydney Buses services. The card must have a current CityRail transport foil to be valid. Concessions are not available on private buses and entry/exit into Green Square Mascot, Domestic and International Airport stations- an additional access fee applies at those stations.
Are International Students entitled to concession travel?
International student identification card holders are not eligible for concession fares. If you study in New South Wales, application forms may be obtained from your place of study for a NSW Student Identification Card.
What is the process for fines?
State Transit Revenue Protection Officers are employed to ensure customers have valid tickets while travelling on ferries and at wharves. They have the power to issue penalty notices for ticketing, safety, behavioural, property and compliance offences and have the power to ask people to leave ferries and wharves.