SmartRider has been considered one of the most effective cashless public transport ticketing systems in the world since its introduction to the Transperth network in 2007. The system has truly transformed the way we travel in Perth.
SmartRider Upgrade Project
As Transperth continues to grow and expand, the SmartRider Upgrade Project has been established to upgrade the hardware and software operating systems to support the changing needs of our passengers well into the future.
The SmartRider Upgrade Project will include the following changes and upgrades:
- All SmartRider validators across the bus, train and ferry network will be replaced
- All Add Value Machines will be replaced with new “SmartRider Hubs”
- Pay-By-Plate parking machines will be upgraded to accept debit and credit cards
- New generation SmartRider cards with upgraded card encryption technology
- More flexible payment options, including the ability to pay by tagging on and tagging off with contactless Visa and Mastercard debit or credit cards, including digital wallets.