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Seniors SmartRider is for use by passengers over the age of 60, and is part of the Western Australian Seniors Card, which provides reduced-cost access to a range of government services. From 4 April 2009, Seniors SmartRider holders are permitted to free travel during off-peak hours on weekdays and all weekends and public holidays.
The first State Government concession available on the WA Seniors Card was Transperth and Westrail Transport Concessions in 1988. For 17 years after its introduction the eligible age to apply for a WA Seniors Card was 60, but this was increased in the 2015-16 State Budget by then Premier Colin Barnett . [ 1 ]
South Australia provides an all-in-one card, allowing access on public transport in Adelaide through an RFID capability in the card. The purpose of the card is to identify seniors and to take advantage of discounts offered to senior citizens in the state or territory, with a number of commercial offers being made available to holders. [3]
The initial electric tram infrastructure in Perth was privately funded. The government took over the running of trams in 1914, with the aim of better co-ordinating the network. Trams were an integral part of the public transport system in the early 20th century until the advent of the private automobile.
Two MultiRider Validators on Platform 4 at Perth railway station. The MultiRider was a pre-purchased magnetic-stripe ticketing system used on rail, bus, and ferry services operated under the Transperth brand, either by or under contract for the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.
In 1974, the MTT assumed control of Perth's suburban rail services, making all public transport in Perth under the control of one organisation for the first time. [1] [4] [7] A common fare system between the trains and the buses was introduced for the first time that year. The new fare system meant many patrons got cheaper travel, in particular ...
Transperth is the public transport system for Perth and surrounding areas in Western Australia.It is managed by the Public Transport Authority (PTA), a state government organisation, and consists of train, bus and ferry services.
Buses in Perth, Western Australia, are operated under the brand Transperth.The Public Transport Authority of the Government of Western Australia tenders the provision of bus routes in Perth to private operators; [1] privatisation of Transperth services began in 1993 and was completed in July 1998.