Tickets can be purchased on board using cash, credit card, or the new SCB Smart Card. When boarding, please let the driver know your destination and if you qualify for a concession fare.
If you're paying with cash, make sure to have the exact fare ready in coins or small notes, as large bills may not be accepted. Remember to keep your ticket until your trip is complete.
Ticketing & Fares
One-way tickets are a single continuous journey. If you need to change buses to get to your destination you can purchase a through ticket on the first bus you board, to avoid the "flag fall" component of purchasing several tickets.
You must keep your ticket and board the next service available.
Return tickets can be purchased, however, they must be used on the same day as the original purchase. If you want to buy a return ticket, tell the driver when you board - the ticket must be retained for the return trip.
There is a daily ticket available that allows for unlimited daily travel. The correct daily ticket value must be purchased for the longest single leg of travel. Adult daily tickets for short trips start at $5.00 and are a convenient alternative if you need to make numerous trips in one day.
Traveling without cash options
The SCB card is being replaced with the new SCB Smart Card, a rechargeable card similar to Opal or Myki cards. This convenient card allows you to pre-purchase credit and travel without the need for cash.
Key Details:
- Not Compatible with Opal Cards: Please note, our buses are not part of the Opal network, so Opal Cards cannot be used.
- Topping Up Made Easy: Simply add credit with your bus driver as needed, or link your card to the Transportme App for online top-ups and account management.
- The SCB Smart Card is shareable among family and friends and does not require a PIN for use.
- A fare type is attributed to the card on set up so if it is a concession card, only concession card holders can use it.
- SCB Smart Cards are suitable for RED ticket holders.
- Timetabled route service buses will have Credit card facilities to purchase fares if you prefer that method of payment.
How to Get Your Card:
You can order your SCB Smart Card:
- Online
- By phone
Your card can be mailed to you, picked up at our South Pambula office (39 Redfern Close), or collected from a bus driver by arrangement.
Cost:
There is a one-time fee of $5 for the SCB Smart Card.
If you no longer need the card you can return it to our office and we will credit you any funds on the card, excluding the initial $5.00 set up cost.
For more details on how to use and download the Transportme App, click here. User guide.
Start enjoying the convenience of cashless travel today!
At SCB Timetable Service, we’re committed to improving your journey every step of the way. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for more flexibility and convenience on your travels!
*Note: Credit card payment option is not available on dedicated school buses.
Types of fares
Passengers above the age of 16 who do not have a valid concession must pay the adult fare.
A number of Concession fares are available on regional services, including student and pensioner.
You must present proof of entitlement when boarding the bus and carry this with you when you travel.
Please note that concessions do not apply to dependents stated on the reverse of Pensioner Concession Cards.
The following groups may be eligible to travel on a concession fare:
You may be eligible for free or discounted travel on regional services.
You must present proof of entitlement when boarding the bus and carry this with you when you travel. Please check for eligibility and conditions of travel.
The following people are entitled to free travel:
- Children aged 3 and under
- NSW Ex-members of Defence Force with a disability (and an attendant)
- NSW blinded soldiers (and an attendant)
- WWI Veteran’s Widows
- People with a Vision Impairment Pass (free travel applies to the cardholder, guide dog, and attendant)
- Current and former employees
Free travel is also provided on presentation of the following:
- Companion Card (free travel applies to the companion or carer while the cardholder must have a valid ticket for travel)
We offer RED (Regional Excursion Daily) tickets available, which allow passengers to jump on and off the buses all day for $2.50. To be eligible, you must be a holder of a:
- NSW Seniors Card
- NSW, Victorian or ACT Pensioner Concession Card
- NSW War Widow/er Transport Concession Card
- Asylum Seekers Transport Concession Entitlement Card
Fare Band Structures
Instead of the fare price increasing as you travel further, In regional NSW the price of a journey is determined by the fare band you travel in. The table below shows the 5 fare bans used in the Bega Valley.
The higher the fare band the longer the journey.
Each section is 1.6 kilometers or a mile long. For example, fare band 1 covers journeys up to 3.2kms.
For the cost of travel between localities in the Bega Valley see the link below.
Full Fare
| Fare Band | Number of Sections | Single Trip Fares | Daily Fares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 2 | $2.30 | $5.00 |
| 2 | 3 - 6 | $3.30 | $5.00 |
| 3 | 7 - 15 | $4.20 | $10.00 |
| 4 | 16 - 25 | $4.50 | $10.00 |
| 5 | 26 - 37 | $5.90 | $10.00 |
Concession Fare
| Fare Band | Number of Sections | Single Trip Fares | Daily Fares |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 2 | $1.10 | $2.50 |
| 2 | 3 - 6 | $1.60 | $2.50 |
| 3 | 7 - 15 | $2.10 | $5.00 |
| 4 | 16 - 25 | $2.20 | $5.00 |
| 5 | 26 - 37 | $2.90 | $5.00 |
| RED (Regional Excursion Daily Ticket) | $2.50 | ||
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