The State Government is investing approximately $58 million to modernise SmartRider, Transperth’s cashless ticketing system.
SmartRider was introduced over 15 years ago and was widely recognised as the best cashless ticketing system in the country.
The project involves:
- Replacement of all SmartRider validators with new validators
- The replacement of all Add Value Machines with new SmartRider Hub machines
- Upgrades to parking machines to accept debit and credit cards
- Upgrades of the back-end technology
- The ability to pay for fares by credit card, debit card or smart device
- New generation SmartRider cards with upgraded card encryption technology.
SmartRider validators are currently being rolled out across the network, with over 4,200 new validators being installed on buses, ferries and at train stations.
SmartRider Hubs are also being rolled out across the Transperth Network, replacing the current Add Value Machines and include the ability to purchase a standard SmartRider directly from the machine.
For more information on the changes to SmartRider and the ticketing system visit the Transperth Website.