Apply for a replacement student bus pass for free travel

Until 30 June 2027, students can travel on public buses free of charge without needing a bus pass.

Free travel applies to:

• adult, concession, urban, non-urban, and child/student/adult student bus fares
• general access services operated by Metro Tasmania, Tassielink Transit, Kinetic, Manions Coaches, Calows Coaches and Area Connect.
• all government contracted school bus services that charge a fare

What you need depends on what happened to your pass and where you apply:

To replace a lost, stolen or damaged bus pass online:

• complete the online application form, and
• pay the fee.

To replace a lost, stolen or damaged bus pass at a service centre:

• complete the application form, and
• pay the fee.

The service centre staff will print the application form for you during your visit.

To replace a faulty bus pass at a service centre:

• complete the application form, and
• hand in the faulty card.

The service centre staff will print the application form for you during your visit. 

You can apply for a replacement if you hold a current student pass for free travel.

You do not need to prove your identity.

Replacing a lost, stolen or damaged bus pass costs $11.

Faulty bus passes can be replaced free of charge, but you must hand the faulty card in at a service centre.

Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2025.