Job seekers
From Monday 5 August for six months, all public transport fares in Queensland will be a flat fare of 50 cents per journey, regardless of zones travelled.
50% concession fares will not apply during this time.
Eligible job seekers can apply online for a 50% concession fare on Translink public transport services (excluding Airtrain, travel and tourist train services), regional bus services and approved regional ferry services.
Important information
- You will not start receiving concession fares until your application has been processed.
- Refunds are not provided to applicants during the processing period carried out by the organisation.
- Students in South East Queensland can check if their application has been approved by logging into their go card account.
To be eligible for concession fares, job seekers must meet all the following criteria:
- reside in Queensland
- receive one of the following Commonwealth benefits:
- JobSeeker Payment
- Youth Allowance (job seeking category only).
Note: Job seekers who live outside of Queensland and Youth Allowance recipients studying full time or undertaking full-time Australian apprenticeship are not eligible for job seeker concessions.
South East Queensland
You can apply to activate concessions fares on your adult go card.
Regional Queensland
You can receive concession fares by applying for a regional concession card.
