Free buses and extra public transport services will be available for those travelling to and from Anzac Day commemorations next week.
A number of free regional buses will transport people in Mt Macedon to and from local ANZAC Day services.
Free shuttle buses will also be in service to transport people along 12 Melbourne routes, including from Williamstown, Greensborough and Thomastown, to ensure they arrive at the Shrine before the 6am ceremony.
Each metropolitan train line will also run an early service to get people into Melbourne city for the Dawn Service, and extra trams will run along St Kilda Road to ensure people can travel straight to the Shrine.
The ANZAC Day Parade along St Kilda Road and Swanston Street will commence after the Dawn Service.
Later in the day, there will be an extra 36 train services and 23 trams services to get people to and from the AFL match between Collingwood and Essendon at the MCG and the NRL game at AAMI Park.
Veterans and war widows are eligible for free travel from April 23 to 25, while Australian Defence Force members, Scouts and Guides and school students can travel free on ANZAC Day, provided they are in uniform.
Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne said the extra services will ensure Victorians can pay their respects and honour those who have served.
Veterans Minister Natalie Suleyman said the state government is proud to support veterans and war widows by allowing them to travel for free on the city’s public transport services.
“Anzac Day is an important opportunity for all Victorians to reflect on the immense sacrifices that have been made by those who have served our nation,” she said.
Passengers are required to book their seat on the wheelchair-accessible shuttle buses via the PTV website by 2pm on Monday 24 April or by calling 1800 800 077.
Details: ptv.vic.gov.au/anzacday
