Who is eligible for a school Opal card?

Who is eligible for a school Opal card?

Students 16 years and over must apply for themselves. The School Opal card is only for travel to and from school. So it’s a good idea to get a Child/ Youth Opal card for travel after hours, on weekends or during school holidays.

How do I top up my Opal card for school?

How to top up

1. Log in to your Opal account.
2. Select the ‘Top up’ tab on the overview screen.
3. To make a one-off payment: Select ‘One off top up’. You will need a payment card linked to your account.
4. Select your top up amount.
5. Select the ‘Top up’ button.

Does school Opal card work on ferry?

The School Opal card gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the Opal network.

When can school Opal cards be used?

The School Opal card provides free travel to school aged students between home and school on weekdays under the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) across the Opal public transport network. For travel between 06:30 and 19:00 weekdays (21:30 for TAFE school students).

How much does a school Opal card cost?

Never pay more than $7.50* per day Monday to Saturday. Never pay more than $2.50* on Sundays.

What Opal card does a 16 year old use?

The Child/Youth Opal card is for anyone aged between 4 to 15 years (inclusive), and full-time NSW/ACT school students 16 years of age or older with a NSW/ACT Senior Secondary Student Concession card, issued by their school, as proof of entitlement.

Can I add Opal card to Apple wallet?

The Opal digital card can be added to Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, Samsung Pay on Samsung phones, and will also be available in Google Pay shortly.

What is a silver Opal card?

An Opal card is available for holders of a free travel Vision Impaired Person’s Travel Pass. The card can be used to open ticket gates at stations and ferry wharves without requiring staff assistance. The Employee card gives certain public service employees (e.g. NSW Police) free travel on all public transport.

What Opal card does a 17 year old need?

How does Opal card work for school students?

Opal for school students. The School Opal card gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel on public transport between home and school on trains, buses, ferries and light rail in the Opal network. Find out more on Opal cards for primary and secondary school students.

Can you apply for an opal card online?

If you’re a senior coming from interstate with an Australian State or Territory Government issued Seniors Card and don’t hold a Pensioner Concession card, you cannot apply online or by phone.

Can a 16 year old use an opal card?

If you try to use your School Opal card for unapproved travel the Opal card reader will show an error message. If you don’t qualify for free travel to and from school, you may be eligible to purchase a School Term Bus Pass. For personal travel, children aged 16 years and under should use a Child/Youth Opal card.

How much does it cost to top up an opal card?

Top up amounts of $10 for adult and $5 for child or concession are available when topping up online. You can also use contactless payments as an alternative to travelling with an Adult Opal card.

Who is eligible for a school Opal card? Students 16 years and over must apply for themselves. The School Opal card is only for travel to and from school. So it’s a good idea to get a Child/ Youth Opal card for travel after hours, on weekends or during school holidays. How do I top…