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1. Public Transport Try Before You Ride Event in Melbourne

2 hours

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Let us transport you to the annual Try Before You Ride event where you will learn how to plan, take and enjoy Melbourne's public transport.

What is Try Before You Ride.........

This Public Transport Try Before You Ride event helps people of all abilities feel more confident using trains, trams, buses, and accessible taxis. The event offers a program where participants can try out different forms of transport in a safe and comfortable environment, learn about payment methods, find out about accessibility features, such as how to navigate public transport with a motorised mobility device and aids. Transport staff will be on hand to support you during the event and provide all the information you need to feel comfortable on Melbourne’s public transport.

Where is the event.........

Southern Cross Station

When is the event.........

16 October 2025

How to get there...........

Local Transit is collaborating with MTM and the City of Melbourne Council to provide wheelchair-accessible transport to eligible participants who wish to attend this event.

Who can participate...........

We welcome you onboard if you:

1. Do not currently feel confident using, or do not know how to use, public transport in Melbourne.

And

2. Live within approximately 5 km of the Melbourne CBD - Carlton, North Melbourne, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, North Richmond, South Yarra, Flemington, Collingwood, Abbottsford, Parkville and Kensington.

And

3. Have one of the following:

·  A disability requiring them to use a wheelchair or motorized mobility devise.

·  Legally blind.

·  Use a service assistance dog.

·  Anxiety disorders.

·  Restricted mobility, such as older people especially those using a walking frame.

·  Linguistic or cultural challenges.

Logistics..............

Our drivers will pick up participants in their suburbs, transport them to Southern Cross Station, escort participants to the event check-in point, and then transport them back home after the event.

You will spend about 2 hours at the event, where you will be free to visit all forms of transport to learn how to use each one, and to be guided by expert transport staff.

How to book your seat.......

You can book on this site to secure your seat to get to the event with Local Transport here.

Cost for participation is $5.00 per person.

What's included?
  • Bus fare
  • Entry or admission fee

This tour includes subsidised transport from their suburb to the Try Before You Ride event at Southern Cross Station on 16 October 2025. Entry into the event and return transport are also included. 

Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
Please note
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible for those with limited mobility
  • Accessible for those with limited eye sight
  • Animals or Pets allowed

This tour is ONLY available to:

1. People who do not currently feel confident using, or who do not know how to use, public transport in Melbourne. 

And who..

2.  Live within approximately 5 km of the Melbourne CBD - Carlton, North Melbourne, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, North Richmond, South Yarra, Flemington, Collingwood, Abbottsford, Parkville and Kensington.

And

3.  Have at least one of the following:

·  A disability requiring them to use a wheelchair or motorized mobility devise.

·  Legally blind.

·  Use a service assistance dog.

·  Anxiety disorders.

·  Restricted mobility, such as older people especially those using a walking frame.

·  Linguistic or cultural challenges.

What to bring