Bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters on public transport
Travel around safely and easily by combining your bike or scooter ride with public transport.
What you can bring
Metropolitan trains
- You can take a bike, e-bike (factory-built) or e-scooter on trains.
- Converted e-bikes are banned on all trains and in ticketed areas (such as platforms).
- E-bikes and e-scooters must be switched off and cannot be ridden or charged onboard or in station areas.
- Walk your bike or e-scooter on platforms and through stations.
Don’t board at the first door of the first carriage. This is a priority area for passengers with accessibility requirements. Always make sure not to block doors or aisles.
If possible, avoid busy carriages and travelling during peak hours.
Regional trains
- It’s free to take a bike, e-bike or e-scooter on V/Line trains, but the conductor decides whether there’s space available.
- Converted e-bikes are banned on regional trains and in ticketed areas.
- If you're travelling on a long-distance train on the Albury, Bairnsdale, Shepparton, Swan Hill or Warrnambool lines, your bike must be checked in at a staffed station at least 30 minutes before your service departs.
For more information, view V/Line's information on bicycles, luggage and animals.
Trams and buses
- Only folding bikes/e-bikes and folding e-scooters are allowed on trams and buses (including on metropolitan rail replacement bus services).
You can bring bikes on some V/Line coaches – see V/Line's information on bicycles, luggage and animals.
Folding bikes
You can bring your folding bike or e-bike on trams, buses and V/Line coaches if it:
- has small wheels and latches that allow the bike frame to be folded
- does not exceed a size of 82cm long by 69cm high by 39cm wide
- does not have wheel rims of more than 51cm in diameter.
You must not store folding bikes in overhead luggage or parcel racks, and it must not block aisles.
Small children’s bikes
Bikes designed for young children (small wheel size of up to 31cm circumference) are allowed on trains, trams and buses.
About converted e-bikes
Converted e-bikes are not allowed on metropolitan or regional trains in Victoria or in ticketed areas.
What is a converted e-bike?
A standard pedal bike that has been modified to add a motor and battery.
This includes bikes converted by a retailer or using a conversion kit, even if done by a mechanic.
Typical features
Converted e-bikes may have:
- a battery attached with hooks, loops, tape or cable ties
- an external controller box
- an external motor
View the Converted E-bikes Guide for passengers
These bikes are more likely to catch fire because of poor wiring, low-quality parts or unsafe batteries.
If you bring a converted e-bike into a train or ticketed area, you may be asked to leave and could be fined.
Bike racks on buses
Bike racks are available on buses travelling along specific routes. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can use the bus bike rack if your bicycle:
- is a two-wheel, single-seat bike
- has a wheel size between 50cm (20 inches) and 73cm (29 inches)
- has a wheelbase no larger than 111cm (44 inches)
- weighs less than 25kg.
Adults must help children aged 13 or under to load and unload the bike from the rack.
View a video on how to use a bike rack.
Bus routes with bike racks
These services have buses with bike racks:
- 683 Chirnside Park - Warburton via Lilydale Station and Seville and Yarra Junction
- 685 Lilydale - Healesville via Lilydale Station and Coldstream and Yarra Glen
- 686 Healesville - Badger Creek
- 687 Chum Creek - Healesville
- Cowes to Anderson to Wonthaggi in South Gippsland
- 14 local routes in Bendigo and the Bendigo to Heathcote route
- Wangaratta
- Mildura.
Bike parking, hoops and lockers
Bike hoops can be found at almost every station across Victoria, sometimes spread across different parts of the station.
Bike lockers are available at some Metro and V/Line stations. These are limited, waiting lists apply at most stations and a bond is required. For more information, speak to staff at your local station.
Bike parking is also available near some tram and bus stops, generally provided by local councils. Check with your local council for locations and regulations.
Parkiteer bike cages
We’ve partnered with the Bicycle Network to provide undercover, free and secure Parkiteer bike cages at selected stations and major transport interchanges. Movements in and out of the cages are electronically monitored.
Find a Parkiteer location or for more information, visit the Parkiteer website.
Parkiteer bike cages are also listed in the summary for each public transport stop. Find your stop, and click on the ‘information’ symbol for details.
Locking and securing your bike
When parking your bike at stations, remember to:
- use a good quality lock and chain
- lock both the frame and the wheels to the hoops or rail
- take any easy-to-remove items with you
- make sure your bike doesn't block access for mobility impaired passengers
- keep railing and ramps free for people to hold onto.
If you’re a regular bike commuter, you can leave your lock or chain attached to the bike hoop at the station to avoid carrying it around.
Watch the Bicycle Network’s guide on how to lock up your bike securely