Adelaide Metro

Using a Concession or Student Metroticket?

It is essential that you travel with your approved concession or student pass. If you don’t, you may be fined.

Year 2012 Concession Cards

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Seniors Card accepted from any Australian State or Territory

SENIORS TRAVEL

Interstate holders of Seniors Cards are entitled to travel using concession tickets. Interstate Seniors Cards and Vision Impairment* Travel Passes are accepted.
* For W.A. Travel Passes without a photo I.D., a temporary pass can be obtained from the Adelaide Metro InfoCentre.

STUDENT TRAVEL

Public Transport Services Division of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure is responsible for administering South Australian full-time secondary and tertiary identification cards. A valid card entitles the holder to travel at concession rates on all Adelaide Metro bus, tram and train services.

Recognised Full-Time Tertiary Student Identification Cards

Only two types of tertiary cards are recognised by the Adelaide Metro for concession travel:

• a fully laminated photographic identification card; or
• a plastic credit card style photographic identification card issued by the Tertiary Institution of attendance endorsed with either a silver hologram Public Transport Services Division sticker or the expiry date printed on the card.

The expiry date is printed on the bottom right hand corner of either card.

Use of Full-Time Student Identification Cards

Students aged 15 and over are required to carry and show identification cards. These cards must be carried at all times when travelling, including evenings and weekends. Failure to produce a valid identification card when requested by an authorised person will result in the regular fare being charged and an expiation notice (‘on the spot fine’) being issued. Children under the age of 15 may be asked to produce proof of age. If proof of age cannot be produced, a regular fare ticket may be required to be purchased.

Part-time secondary and tertiary student cards are not accepted and students can not travel at concession rates.

DETAILS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

• Accompanied children under 5 years of age travel free at all times.
• Interpeak fares apply between 9.01 am and 3 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays.
• Concession Holder fares apply to holders of South Australia Government approved transport concession cards.
• Tertiary Student fares apply to holders of South Australian Government approved student ID cards.
• Secondary school children aged 15 and over must carry South Australian Government approved student ID cards. Children under the age of 15 may be asked to produce proof of age. If proof of age cannot be produced, a regular fare ticket may be required to be purchased.
• A Daytrip allows unlimited travel and transfers on the Adelaide Metro system from the time of first validation until 4.30 am in the morning.
• Up to two children aged 5 to under 15 years old can travel free if accompanied by an adult, parent or guardian using a Daytrip ticket on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays.
• When travelling on a Concession Holder ticket, you must produce proof of entitlement if requested by an authorised officer.
• Passengers avoiding payment of correct fare or not carrying appropriate ID may be subject to expiation action.
• Bicycles may be carried FREE on train services at the following times: Monday to Friday – 9.01 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to last service when space is available. Saturday, Sunday and public holidays – all day when space is available. At all other times a separate concession ticket must be validated.
• Concession tickets are required at anytime for surfboards on board trains.
• Bikes and surfboards are not allowed on buses or trams.

*Between 9.01 am and 3 pm weekdays, a concession ticket will be issued in lieu of a student ticket. Tickets carry the code (CH not ST).

TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY

Adelaide Metro is committed to improving public transport services and infrastructure, making public transport more accessible and easier to use for people with disabilities.

More information on accessible transport is available here.