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WA Sets December 8 Rollout for Tap-and-Go Payments on Perth Public Transport

The upgrade follows trials and years of delays, adding flexibility for occasional users while SmartRider discounts continue for regular commuters.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti tests out the new 100% electric Transperth buses at the Malaga bus on Sunday.
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Overview

  • Passengers will be able to tag on and off with bank cards, phones and smartwatches across Perth buses, trains and ferries from December 8.
  • Contactless fares will be charged at the cash rate and will not receive SmartRider discounts, with the state absorbing transaction fees.
  • SmartRider cards remain in use with up to about 20% discounted fares, and the minister expects roughly 10% of riders to switch initially.
  • The rollout extends to Bunbury, Busselton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Albany on December 8, with Geraldton, Karratha and Port Hedland to follow later in the month.
  • The program, flagged by the Auditor-General for time and cost blowouts, has risen to about $68 million with more than 4,000 new readers installed after successful trials.