Date set for long-awaited change to public bus services

Date set for long-awaited change to public bus services

Public transport users in Karratha and Port Hedland will be able to tag on with credit and debit cards for the first time later this month as the payment method becomes available in Perth from December 8.

Contactless Payments Roll Out Across Perth’s METRONET Train And Bus Network

Western Australian public transport users can now pay for their journeys using credit or debit cards, as well as digital wallets on phones, smart watches and other wearable devices, following the statewide launch of contactless payments. The new system represents one of the most significant changes to WA’s public transport network since the introduction of the SmartRider card 18 years ago. It offers greater flexibility for regular passengers and…