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The Loop's Guide to Public Transport

Public transport is an important way to get around your community and you might use buses, trains, trams, ferries or other forms of public transport to travel to work, school, appointments or social activities and events.

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Public transport is an important way to get around your community and you might use buses, trains, trams, ferries or other forms of public transport to travel to work, school, appointments or social activities and events.

Having a disability can present real challenges when navigating public transport, including buying a ticket, accessing platforms or stations, getting on, moving around when onboard, stowing mobility aids, using restrooms and getting off at your destination.

Public transport providers and operators are required to meet certain standards to make public transport accessible for people with disability. The Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport covers how to ensure access paths, fare payment, boarding points, waiting areas, doorways, handrails and many other factors are accessible for people with disability using public transport. Many public transport operators also provide passes and cards that provide free or reduced travel fares.

Choose your state or territory below for information to learn more about using public transport in your community:

ACT

Transport Canberra provides information about:

New South Wales

Transport NSW provides information about accessible travel, including:

NT

The Northern Territory Government website provides information about:

Queensland

TransLink provides information about accessible public transport services and how to plan your journey.

South Australia

The South Australian Government website provides information about public transport, including free, unlimited transport with the Mobility Pass for people with disability. You can also read Adelaide Metro’s fact sheets covering:

Tasmania

Transport Tasmania provides information about concessions and bus timetables.

Victoria

Public Transport Victoria provides information about:

Western Australia

Transperth provides information about disability assistance that is available, including:

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