What is SmartRider?

SmartRider is Transperth's electronic ticketing system that uses smartcard technology incorporating an embedded microchip and an aerial to enable the smartcard to communicate with processors located on board Transperth buses and ferries and at train stations.

The embedded microchip enables value to be stored onto your SmartRider card, journey details to be recorded, and the fare value of each journey to be deducted from the stored value on your card. The SmartRider system is simple to use and the most important two things to remember are:

1. Add value to your card before you travel.
2. Tag on and tag off whenever you travel on the Transperth network.

Why SmartRider is a smarter way to travel

It’s convenient

• Cash-free method of payment for travel.
• Ticketing transactions can be processed within a fraction of a second which means quicker boarding times.
• SmartRider can be used on any Transperth bus, train or ferry service.
• No need for different tickets for different zones - SmartRider is flexible and can be used across all zones.

It’s smarter

• Calculates precisely how far you have travelled and deducts the appropriate fare.
• SmartRider recognises if your SmartRider card is a concession or standard fare card so that the correct fare is always deducted.

It’s more secure

• Lost or stolen registered cards can be cancelled or ‘hot-listed’, allowing value on a lost or stolen registered card to be transferred to a replacement card.
• SmartRider will help reduce fare evasion and make travelling on the Transperth system even safer.

To get started using SmartRider, simply click here to find out about buying, registering and using your SmartRider. Alternatively, use the menu to find out more about using SmartRider.