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Reimbursing fares for the use of a private vehicle or taxi for Youth Allowance (YA), Austudy and Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) 010-04060060

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Scenarios of rates to travel by private car

Table 1: This table shows the rates of Fares Allowance that can be reimbursed where a journey has been made by private car on or before 30 March 2026.

Engine capacity of car without rotary engine (cubic centimetres)

Engine capacity of car with rotary engine (cubic centimetres)

Cents per kilometre

1600 or less

800 or less

50.0

1601 - 2600

801 - 1300

60.0

More than 2600

More than 1300

61.0


Travel on or after 31 March 2026

Table 2: This table shows the rates of Fares Allowance that can be reimbursed where a journey has been made by private car on or after 31 March 2026.

Financial Year

Amount per kilometre

2025-2026

88 cents

2026-2027

91 cents


Letters and electronic messages

Services Australia has endorsed the letter or electronic message for use. It is the latest version. Do not use locally produced letters or electronic messages.

Request for evidence for private vehicle travel letter