Try Before You Ride 2026

Would you like to build your confidence in using public transport? This event is perfect for you. Taxis, trams, buses, and trains will be at this one location for you to visit and learn about.

Try Before You Ride 2026 will be held at Southern Cross Station on Thursday 15 October 2026 from 10.30am until 2pm (Australia/Melbourne Time).

Staff from each transport operator will be available to guide you throughout the day and answer your questions about public transport. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to try before you ride!

• Practice getting on and off our trains, trams, buses, and accessible taxis.
• Learn about and familiarise yourself with accessibility features on public transport.
• Speak with public transport operators and staff.
• Go on a familiarisation tour of Southern Cross Station (register on the day).
• Take a tram ride to discover what travelling by tram is like (register on the day).
• Connect with some of the Accessibility and Disability Community service providers who will be at the event too.

• Buggy service to move around the event space
• Personal care

These services are provided by Travellers Aid. Use the link below to view more information about Travellers Aid at Southern Cross Station.

This event is coordinated by Yarra Trams, Metro Trains, V/Line, Kinetic, and Travellers Aid. It is organised in partnership with Transport Victoria, Safe Transport Victoria, and Southern Cross Station.

Auslan interpreters can be pre-arranged. Requests must be made no later than 5pm on Wednesday 7 October. Requests for an Auslan interpreter are subject to availability.

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