MyWay+ calculates the cheapest possible fare per passenger, based on any eligible concession and daily or monthly fare caps.
All Transport Canberra fares include a free 90-minute transfer period so you can connect to different bus or light rail services using the same ticket for free within 90 minutes of first validation.
Free travel is available for some passengers such as children 5 and under (not attending school) and ACT seniors over 70. Check concession eligibility.
Don’t forget to tap off, or you’ll be charged a default fare which is the maximum possible fare for your trip.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
Fares
The following fares came into effect on Saturday 4 January 2025.
MyWay+ adult fares
MyWay+ adult fares
- Peak: $3.32
- Off-peak: $2.63 (off-peak discounts apply between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm and after 6:00 pm on weekdays, and all day weekends and public holidays)
Daily cap
- Weekday: $9.89
- Weekend and public holiday: $6.05
Monthly cap
40 paid trip cap applies for the calendar month with all subsequent travel that month free if you continue to tap on and off.
Default fare
An additional charge of $1.83 will be applied where a customer fails to correctly tap on or off a bus or at a light rail stop, even after reaching the daily cap or monthly trip cap.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
MyWay+ concession fares
MyWay+ concession fares
- Peak: $1.66
- Off-peak: $0.92 (or free for some concessions). Off-peak benefits apply weekdays 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and after 6:00 pm, and all day weekends and public holidays.
Daily cap
- Weekday: $4.94
- Weekend and public holiday: $2.24*
Monthly cap
40 paid trip cap applies for the calendar month with all subsequent travel that month free if you continue to tap on and off.
*Cap not applied during the free off-peak travel trial.
Default fare
An additional charge of $0.92 will be applied where a customer fails to correctly tap on or off a bus or at a light rail stop, even after reaching the daily cap or monthly trip cap.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
MyWay+ student fares
MyWay+ student fares
- School days*: $1.26
- Non-school days: $1.66
Daily cap
- Weekday: $4.94
- Weekend and public holiday: $2.24
Monthly cap
30 paid trip cap applies for the calendar month with all subsequent travel that month free if you continue to tap on and off.
Default fare
An additional charge of $0.92 will be applied where a customer fails to correctly tap on or off a bus or at a light rail stop, even after reaching the daily cap or monthly trip cap.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
*A school day is a gazetted, or otherwise official school day, as notified from time to time by the ACT Education Directorate.
MyWay+ tertiary fares
MyWay+ tertiary fares
- All days and times: $1.66
Daily cap
- Weekday: $4.94
- Weekend and public holiday: $2.24
Monthly cap
40 paid trip cap applies for the calendar month with all subsequent travel that month free if you continue to tap on and off.
Default fare
An additional charge of $0.92 will be applied where a customer fails to correctly tap on or off a bus or at a light rail stop, even after reaching the daily cap or monthly trip cap.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
Single use ticket (previously 'cash ticket')
Single use ticket (previously 'cash ticket')
Adult
- Single: $5.15
- Daily: $9.89 weekdays/$6.05 weekends and public holidays
Concession
- Single: $2.58
- Daily: $4.94 weekdays/$2.24 weekends and public holidays
MyWay+ new card fee
MyWay+ new card fee
- Adult: $5.00
- Concession: $2.50
- Seniors, Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card, Person with Permanent Impairment: Free
MyWay+ conditions
Off-peak discounts apply:
- between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm
- after 6:00 pm on weekdays, and
- all day weekends and public holidays.
All other periods a peak fare is charged.
There is no off-peak discount for pre-paid tickets.
A 40 paid trip cap (30 paid trip cap for school students, excluding tertiary students) applies for the calendar month with all subsequent travel that month free when you tap on and off.
Note: caps are calculated on paid trips using the same payment method each time (e.g. a physical debit card). This means if your fare is free (i.e. during a 90 minute transfer) your trip is not counted in the cap.
Free off-peak travel for senior and concession MyWay+ travel card holders applies when users tap on and tap off correctly with a preferred payment method. If using your Mastercard or Visa to tap on and tap off, even for free travel, your bank card must be in positive balance.
Eligible passengers must always carry proof of concession.
Visit conditions for more details.
Default fares for MyWay+
Default fares for MyWay+
When travelling on Transport Canberra services you are required to tap on and tap off with your preferred method of payment (even if your travel is free).
When tapping off it is important to use the same method, e.g. the same Mastercard or Visa, the QR code in app or the MyWay+ travel card. If you forget to tap off or use a different method at the end of your trip your journey will be incomplete and you will be charged a default fare.
Please note: During the transition period, default fares are not being applied as we are taking an educative approach to help the community and our workforce adjust to the new system. We will notify the community in advance when default fares resume.
Auto top up discounts on MyWay+
Auto top up discounts on MyWay+
An auto top up can be set up in your MyWay+ account via the MyWay+ app or online. Passengers who set up auto top up(direct debit) are eligible for a 5% discount on their individual trip fares. The discount is applied automatically once the recharge payment has been processed.
The 5% discount is determined by the last payment method. For example, when an auto top up payment is processed, any trips taken after this payment will have the 5% discount applied. Should another payment method be received and processed (e.g. tapping on with a Mastercard or Visa) the 5% discount will not be applied.
Please note that the 5% discount is only applicable to individual trip fares. The discount does not apply to daily fare caps.
Infringements
If you are travelling on a Transport Canberra bus or light rail service, you must have a valid ticket. If you are travelling on a concession ticket, you need to carry your proof of concession with you. Failure to comply with the conditions of travel may lead to infringements.
If your require the reissue of an infringement or further information please email TCCS_PTORevenueProtection@act.gov.au.
Fare free Friday
Travel on buses and light rail services is free every Friday for everyone under the Fare free Friday initiative.
Passengers will still be required to tap on and off all bus and light rail services on Fridays to support data collection purposes but will not be charged any fares. Data collection allows us to plan for future timetable or network improvements. Read more about Fare free Friday.
