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How do I apply for Tertiary Transport Concessions?

Eligible tertiary students can apply for concession fares on TransLink public transport services (excluding Airtrain), regional qconnect bus services and approved regional ferry services.

Go Card network

If you travel on public transport in the  Go Card network , you'll need to  apply for concession through Translink . UniSQ will then verify with Translink that you are eligible for concession.

Before applying for concession please view the eligibility criteria for tertiary concession fare as not all students will be eligible.

If you currently hold a current student concession Go Card (green card) you will still need to apply for the concession fare. Once Translink has confirmed concession fare eligibility, the concession fare will be activated on your Go Card. When activated, you'll receive an SMS or email notification and see 'Pass Applied' when you touch on. If you're not eligible, you'll need to travel on adult fares even though you hold an existing student concession card.

Replacement Go Card

Applications for tertiary concession fares are linked to individual Go Cards and are not transferable. You'll need to make a  new application if you replace your Go Card.

Regional Queensland Concession sticker

If you wish to travel on concession fares in regional Queensland, outside the Go Card network (for example Bus Queensland Toowoomba ), you'll need to apply for a regional concession sticker to put on your student ID card.

You will need to apply for a regional concession sticker annually for each year that you are enrolled and eligible for concession fares. If you are eligible, your regional concession sticker will expire on 31 March of the year following the year of issue.

To apply for a regional concession sticker, please complete the online UniSQ Transport Concession Sticker request form .

Travelling across both networks

If you are travelling across both of these networks (Go Card and Regional Queensland), you'll need both forms of concession (Go Card concession and concession sticker).

Note : you will not become eligible for concession travel until the commencement date of the study period you start your studies. If you change your enrolment during the study period, your eligibility for concession fares may be affected.

Please view the South East Queensland tertiary student FAQs on the Translink website for further information.

Other state/territory concession cards and fares

UniSQ does not affiliate with any other state transport providers other than those named above. Please check your relevant state or territory Transport Concession webpage for requirements and to confirm if you are eligible.

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How does a go card work.

go card is TransLink's electronic ticket to fast, easy and convenient travel.

Use go card on all TransLink bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services in greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions.

You 'touch on' your g o card at the beginning of your journey and 'touch off' your go card at the end of your journey on all bus, train and ferry services.

The correct fare is automatically deducted from your go card balance.

The benefit of having a go card is that it's:

• cheaper than the cost of a paper ticket,
• convenient to manage,
• easy to top-up and use, and
• available for adults, children, student concessions and seniors.

If you have any queries about the go card, contact TransLink directly.

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How do i apply for student concession fares.

To apply for tertiary concession fares, you need to:

• meet all eligibility criteria, such as being a full-time student
• purchase an adult go card and apply online for concession fares.

Details on eligibility and how to apply can be found at Translink: Tertiary students .

You must carry a current approved photo ID at all times when travelling on concession fares.

See Translink: Tertiary student FAQs  for more details.

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Daily, Weekly and Monthly Travel Cards

Our travel cards provide unlimited travel for a day, week or month and are available on metro, glider and ulsterbus town services. they're the perfect way to save if you make more than 2 bus journeys a day and the more you travel, the more you save, unlimited travel.

Buy your day, weekly or monthly travel card and first top-up online now.

• Buy Metro 
• Buy Ulsterbus

Cards are also available from a  Smartlink Agent  or at Visit Belfast Centre in Donegall Square North.

What are the Benefits?

• It saves you money.
• It is a safer, cash free method of payment for travel.
• Smartlink helps speed up boarding times!
• Top-up with 1 day’s travel on board the bus (Metro Glider Only)
• Off Peak day travel (Metro Glider Only)
• Ulsterbus customers can top-up on Ulsterbus services, in Stations, or at  PayPoint Agents  across Northern Ireland. 1 Month top-ups are only available in Stations. 
• Metro and Glider customers can top-up at one of the participating  Smartlink Agents , Visit Belfast Centre in Donegall Square North, Ticket Vending Machines at Glider halts or at  PayPoint Agents  across Northern Ireland. You CANNOT top-up cards onboard. 
• Once you start using your card, you can top up with more travel. When you top up your card, any additional days extend the validity of the card from that date e.g. if you have 3 days left on your card and you top up with a further 7 days, your Travel Card immediately becomes valid for 10 days from the date you top up, and not 3 days plus a further 7 days from the date of first use of newly purchased travel. 
• dayLink cards can be topped-up with 1, 5 or 10 days. Day travel loaded on a card is valid for non-consecutive days and remains stored on a card until it is used. 
• Cards can be topped-up with one day’s travel on board a Metro bus (or Ulsterbus within the Metro operating area). You cannot buy a dayLink card on board a bus.
• Top-ups of 1, 5 and 10 day’s travel are available at Ticket Vending Machines at Glider halts,  PayPoint Agents ,  Smartlink Agents , main Translink stations, Visit Belfast (Donegall Square North).  
• Top-ups at Ticket Vending Machines, PayPoint, Smartlink and Translink Sales Outlets will always be issued at a set standard top-up fare.

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Back-to-School with TransLink

Back-to-school is one of the busiest times of year on transit. Whether you're a new or returning student, we've got some tips and resources to help get your trip on track.

By taking transit – instead of driving – you’re taking one of the biggest steps to reduce your carbon footprint.

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Let translink take you to school this fall.

We serve all major post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver. Find the best transit route by selecting your school on the map and using the "Take transit here" link.

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Visit our team at a school near you!

Our outreach team will be at select back-to-school orientations this fall to answer any questions you might have about transit. Drop by at one of our events listed below!

BCIT Clubs Day

Where : Great Hall, 3700 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby

Date and Time : Thursday, Sept. 8, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Emily Carr Clubs Day

Where : Outside southeast entrance (or cafeteria if raining), 520 E 1st Ave, Vancouver

Date and Time : Thursday, Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m to 5:00 p.m.

UBC Clubs Fair

Where : Outreach Bus outside Student Nest, 6133 University Blvd, Vancouver

Date and Time : Tuesday, Sept. 27, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kwantlen - Surrey Campus

Where : 12666 72 Ave, Surrey

Date and Time : Tuesday, Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Did you know that you might be eligible to receive a heavily discounted transit pass?

Through U-Pass BC, eligible students contribute to the program as part of their student fees. By having everyone contribute to the program, students can save $140 monthly off the cost of a three-zone pass.

Load your U-Pass BC onto your Compass Card

Link your card and request your U-Pass BC each month before you travel.

More Information

Visit the U-Pass BC Page for more information, such as participating schools and frequently asked questions.

Kids 12 and Under Ride Free

TransLink services are free for children 12 and under as part of a new provincial program. This change makes it easier and more affordable for families in and around Metro Vancouver. For details, please visit our Pricing and Fare Zones page.

Back-to-School Tips

As schools plan for a return to on-campus study this fall, we’re ready to welcome students back to transit.

Tip #1 - Load your U-Pass

Remember to link your Compass Card and request your U-Pass BC each month before you travel. 

Tip #2 - Plan your trip

Transit schedules are adjusted quarterly. Plan your trip to school in advance with our Trip Planner .

Tip #3 - Masks are welcome

Masks are welcome while onboard bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express services based on individual levels of comfort.

Tip #4 – Transit etiquette

Stay home when unwell, avoid touching your face, and cough/sneeze into your elbow.

Tip #5 - Transit Alerts

Register for Transit Alerts and receive notifications about your favourite bus routes and transit services. 

Tip #6 - Active transportation

Walking and/or cycling combined with transit is great for your health, the environment, and helps reduce congestion on transit and on the road.

Tip #7 - Transit is for everyone

Our transit system is fully accessible  to people with different types of mobility needs, enabling everyone to travel by bus, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express.

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Everything you need to know about returning to class

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Get active and choose active travel to and from school

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Surviving the first week back-to-school!

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We recently re-designed our online transit schedules tool based on feedback from customers. Now you can search for any bus route, or service directly from our Schedules and Maps page. 

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Apply for a school travel pass or School Opal card

School travel passes can be used for free travel to and from school or TAFE. Depending on where you are travelling, you may receive a free school travel pass, School Opal card or both.

If you have had applied for a student travel pass before you will need a different page:

• If your pass has expired or your details or travel requirements have changed, go to re-apply or update details on a current pass .
• If your application was unsuccessful, find out about requesting a review .
• If your card is damaged, lost or stolen, go to replace a damaged, lost or stolen pass .

Things to know before applying

Applications for next year open at the start of Term 4 this year.

You can apply for free school travel for different modes of transport including train, bus, ferry and light rail using the online form.

You only need to apply:

• if applying for a school travel pass for the first time.
• if requesting an extra pass due to parents living separately.

The student must:

• be a resident of NSW, or an overseas student eligible for free government education.
• be aged 4 years 6 months or older. Pre-school children are not eligible.
• live a minimum distance from your school. The minimum distance varies according to the year or grade the student is enrolled in that calendar year.

Who can get a school travel pass

Kindergarten to year 2 (infants).

• There is no minimum walking distance for these students.

Year 3 to Year 6

• The straight line distance from the student's home address to school is more than 1.6km.
• The walking distance from home to school is 2.3km or further.

Year 7 to Year 12

• The straight line distance from the student's home address to school is more than 2km, or
• The walking distance from home to school is 2.9km or further.

TAFE students

• They are under 18 years of age at 1 January of the year of application.
• They are enrolled in a full-time TAFE course for a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• They are not employed.
• The walking distance from home to TAFE is 3.2km or further.
• They attend the closest TAFE where enrolment is available.

Who can’t get it

Free school travel is available to students who live outside of the following distances from their school. If you live within these distances, the student may still qualify for a School Term Bus Pass .

Before you start the online form

• Confirm the mode of transport and the transport operators the student will need for travel between home and school.

Completing the form

• The form needs to be completed in one session, you will not be able to save a partly completed form.
• You will need a valid email address.
• Note down your N or UN number.
• Applications must be made by a parent or legal guardian if the student is under 16 years of age.
• The student needs to complete and submit the application form if they are 16 years or older.

Apply for a school travel pass

Paper forms

If you don't have access to the internet, you can download and print a paper application form (pdf 1.7MB) . Once the paper form is completed and signed, please hand the form to the student's school or TAFE for validation.

Things to know after applying

• After you have submitted your application, the student's school needs to verify it.
• Transport for NSW will process the application, which may take several weeks.
• You will be informed of the outcome of your application by email.
• You’ll be able to track the status of the application .
• If the application is unsuccessful, you can request a review. Find out more about unsuccessful applications .
• See the full terms and conditions for school travel passes and School Opal cards.

What a school travel pass will look like

School Opal Card

School Opal cards are issued by Transport for NSW for free school travel or as a School Term Bus Pass inside Sydney and surrounds. School Opal cards can be accepted on metro, train, bus, ferry and light rail services.

Rural and regional students

School Travel Pass

Free school travel passes and School Term Bus Passes are issued by operators to students travelling on buses in rural and regional areas. Some operators in rural and regional areas may choose not to issue passes to students. Please contact the operator directly to find out when and where the student pass will be sent.

Using your school travel pass or School Opal card

The School Opal card is only valid for use between home and school on the transport operators specified in your original application. If you try to use your School Opal card for unapproved travel the Opal card reader will show an error message .

For personal travel, children aged 16 years and under should use a Child/Youth Opal card .