80s public transport fares to ring in the new year

From 1 January 2026, the Transperth and Transregional fare zone structure will be overhauled with the introduction of the Go Anywhere Fare.

Under the new structure, passengers will be able to travel anywhere on the network for as little as $2.80 per trip when using a SmartRider with Autoload, or $3.50 if paying with a credit or debit card.

The last time fares to travel across the network were this cheap was in the mid-1980s.

Passengers who regularly commute to and from the CBD stand to save a further $625 per year on top of the savings they receive from the Two-Zone Fare Cap.

DayRider and FamilyRider fares will also be reduced to $7, making it easier and more affordable for families and visitors to commute, travel, and explore Perth.

From 1 January 2026, Transwa fares will also be permanently reduced by 50 per cent, meaning public transport across regional WA will also be cheaper. 

The changes will mean someone travelling between Kalgoorlie and Perth on the Prospector will save $100 on a return journey, while someone travelling between Esperance and Perth will save $107 on a return trip.

The changes will make bus and train travel more economical for regional trips, helping take cars off regional roads.