Tasmanian (TAS) public transport subsidies and vision loss

In Tasmania free travel on public transport is available to holders of a Vision Impaired Travel Pass. A person with a Vision Impaired Travel Pass, their guide dog, and attendant, can travel for free on urban and non-urban bus services.

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• Live in Tasmania.
• Hold the Age Pension or Disability Support Pension on the basis of blindness and;
• Have been assessed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Evidence of visual impairment

• A copy of your current Age Pension or Disability Support Pension, received on the basis of blindness (endorsed with AGE BLIND or DSP BLIND), from Centrelink or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or;
• An assessment by an ophthalmologist as having one of the following:
  • a visual acuity on the Snellen scale less than 6/60 in both eyes whilst wearing the appropriate optical correction (i.e. glasses or contact lenses), or;
  • a field of vision constricted to 10 degrees of arc in the better eye, irrespective of corrected visual acuity, or;
  • a combination of visual defects resulting in the same visual impairment as in the above two conditions.

How to apply

Download the Vision Impaired Travel Pass Information PDF for more information and to apply for a vision impaired travel pass.

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.