Summary
People with permanent vision loss 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.
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