South Australia (SA) public transport subsidies and vision loss

People with impaired vision can apply to travel free on Adelaide Metro buses, trains and trams using a metroCARD Special Pass.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must be:

• A permanent resident of South Australia.
• Assessed as permanently and legally blind by an ophthalmologist, optometrist or a Medical Practitioner can provide the medical certificate.
• A person is considered legally blind if the vision in the right eye and the left eye (both eyes) is 6/60 or less when wearing glasses or contact lenses or both, or if the field of vision for both eyes together is 20 degrees or less.

How to apply

• Download and complete the application for a travel pass for a person with vision impairment.
• Lodging the form:
  Return the completed application form, photograph and any other supporting documents to:
  The South Australian Transport Subsidy Scheme and Concessions Administrator
  Department for Infrastructure and Transport
  Public Transport Services
  GPO Box 1533
  Adelaide SA 5001

Travelling Companion

Additionally, the National Companion Card Scheme allows eligible people with disabilities to participate in activities without a second ticket cost for their companion, including some public transport services.