Our role

We are the primary supplier of public transport services in Western Australia

The Public Transport Authority (PTA) is responsible for the following transport services:

Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area (Transperth)
Public transport services in regional centres (TransRegional)
Coach and rail passenger services to regional areas (Transwa)
School bus services
Designing, building and maintaining transport infrastructure and rollingstock and associated parts (see our Projects)
Protecting the long-term viability of the State’s freight rail corridor and infrastructure.

Since 2010, the State’s three key transport agencies - the Public Transport Authority, the Department of Transport and Main Roads - have worked together as the Transport Portfolio to coordinate a smarter, integrated and optimised transport network for WA.

Find out more about the Public Transport Authority:

Organisational structure

Find out about our divisions and how we are structured

Executive team

Meet the Executive who guide our activities at a strategic level

Our Minister

Information about our Minister

Our history

Explore historical public transport milestones from 1830 to the present

Transport portfolio

Find out about the Transport Portfolio agencies, objectives and achievements

Legislation and regulation

Information about our legislation and regulations

The PTA acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this site may contain images or names of people who are deceased.