- All Queensland primary and secondary school students are eligible for a concession go card.
- Eligible tertiary and post-secondary students can apply to access concession fares on their valid go card.
- Concession fares are 50% of an adult fare.
- Parents with students who have a disability, refer to options 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Options | Managed by | Who is it for? | Apply / buy |
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1. Child go card
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All children aged 5 to 14 years (inclusive). Children who appear older may be asked to show proof of age, such as a school photo identification card. |
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2. Student concession go card
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Secondary students aged 15 years and older, including home educated students. Students must carry an approved Queensland student photo ID at all times while travelling, or be wearing an official Queensland school uniform. |
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3. Tertiary/post-secondary concession
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Eligible full-time university, TAFE and post-secondary students. Students must live in Queensland and carry a current approved photo ID at all times when travelling. |
Apply online |
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4. School Transport Assistance Scheme (STAS) |
For students under the age of 19 years who attend an approved state or non-state school and live more than a set distance from the school, or are financially disadvantaged. Visit School Transport Assistance Scheme for the eligibility criteria and specific conditions for assistance under the scheme. |
STAS application forms |
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5. School Transport Assistance Programs for Students with Disabilities (STAPSD)
Sample travel pass used by students with a disability using public transport only |
Department of Education |
For school students with a disability attending special education programs that are provided by the Department of Education. Eligibility for your child's assistance is determined by approved transport assessors at the attending school. Visit School Transport Assistance Programs for Students with Disability for the eligibility criteria and specific conditions relating to each assistance type. |
Contact your enrolled state school to arrange application |
6. Disability concession passes
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For students with a physical or intellectual disability who:
Four types of passes: |
Disability concession passes * Contact school to arrange application |
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7. Companion card
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Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors |
For people with a disability, including students who require 'attendant care support' for a lifelong need. The person with a disability is issued the Companion Card to allow their attendant carer to travel with them at no cost. |
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8. Non State Schools Transport Assistance Scheme (NSSTAS) |
For parents/carers whose child attends a non-state school where:
Students attending a non-state school may qualify for STAS. |
NSSTAS online application* * apply each May (for travel January to June) and October (for travel July to December) |
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9. Paper tickets
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For any person travelling on the public transport network. About paper tickets |
Buy:
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