Do you need a Student Greencard

Students will need to have a Student Greencard to use if they travel on a fare paying non-Metro bus service.  Do you already have your Greencard ?

What is the Student Greencard ?

The Student Greencard gives students access to a discount fare on non-Metro buses and works like an ordinary Metro Greencard on Metro buses (Metro terms and conditions apply).  Students who already have a Metro Greencard need not apply for another card as they can use the one they already have.

What is the discount student fare ?

From 1 January 2012 on non-Metro fare paying buses the standard student fare will be $ 1.30.  The discount student fare will be $ 1.00.  To get the discounted fare, a student MUST use the Student Greencard.  If a student forgets their card they may be charged the standard student fare of $ 1.30.

Who is eligible for the Student Greencard ?

Any full-time student who: is less than 18 years of age or turning 18 during the school year AND travels on a fare charging non-Metro bus service to and from school. 

What does it cost ?

The first Student Greencard is free, but if it is lost or is stolen there will be a fee for a replacement card.  A Student Greencard will be valid until the end of the school year in which the student turns 18.

How to apply 

Fare Paying - If you already have a Metro Greencard you do not need to apply for a Student Greencard, you can use your existing card to access the discount fare on non-Metro services as well as using the card for Metro bus travel.  All new Student Greencards will appear as Metro Greencard.

If you pay a fare on a non-Metro bus you will need to apply for a card. The application form is available from http://www.transport.tas.gov.au/concession_information_and_forms then head to 'Student Greencard Guidelines and Applications', and at Service Tasmania Shops.

If you will be travelling by Metro bus next year and do not have a Greencard you will need to apply to Metro for a Metro Greencard.  Visit https://www.metrotas.com.au/greencard/login

Free Travel entitlements

If you are eligible or think you may be eligible for free travel on a Metro or non-Metro bus, please visit www.transport.tas.gov.au and click on Concession Information and Forms, Student Bus Pass for Free Travel, Guidelines and Application.  Greencards with a large EXPIRY date printed on the reverse means the student has FREE travel.  Greencards with NO expiry date means that student must pay $ 1 per trip.

In 2012 there will be no eligibility from DIER for the third + child/ren in a family to travel free.