Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass

The Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass is issued by the Metlink Central Pass Office. The Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass has been introduced to support independent travel for people who are dependent on scooters and wheelchairs.

Who is eligible for the Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass?


Scooter and Wheelchair Pass
To be eligible for the Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass you must:

  • have a permanent and severe disability (being for the term of
  • depend on the use of a scooter or wheelchair for mobility outside your home
  • be a permanent resident of Victoria.

Please note: All scooter users must have their dependence on a scooter certified by a General Practitioner or Specialist to be eligible. The General Practitioner or Specialist must declare that due to the applicant's permanent and severe disability (being for the term of their life and not expected to improve), they depend on the scooter for mobility outside the home. Please complete all sections of the application form (Section 1, 2, 3 and 4).

Travel Entitlement

The Scooter and Wheelchair Travel Pass entitles the pass holder to free travel on:

  • Melbourne metropolitan trains, trams and buses
  • V/Line services
  • Regional town buses
  • Regional services that have a contract or service agreement with the Department of Transport.

Free travel passes do not necessarily apply to, and should not be used for CountryLink, Great Southern Railway, airport services and tourist railways. The pass holder should check with the relevant operator before booking or travelling.

Application details:

To find out more information and download an application form visit Metlink's website.

Information on this page has been taken from the Metlink 'Scooter and Wheelchair Pass' page  

Mobility Centre at Federation Square

The Melbourne Mobility Centre is dedicated to improving access for everyone in the heart of Melbourne. It loans equipment and has services for people with disabilities, older persons, and those with temporary disabilities.

Page updated Wednesday, 11 January 2012   Was this information useful?