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Parents

Here's what you need to know to get your child ready to travel safely and independently

Frequently asked questions

What ticket does my child need and how do I get one?

The easiest way for your child to ride is with our Student SmartRider. Find out more about SmartRider or our cash ticket options.

Is my child going to be safe?

We want to make sure your child gets to where they want to go, safely. Perth has a safe public transport system with over 145 million boardings each year and very low number of incidents.

With hundreds of highly trained Transit Officers, thousands of CCTV cameras across the entire network and a Central Monitoring Room constantly observing the behaviour of all passengers on our station platforms, you can be confident that your child will be safe while travelling with Transperth.

While we continue to make public transport safer there are some things you can do to help have a safe and enjoyable journey.

Tips to minimise the risks:
  • Always plan the journey. Knowing when and where the service departs and arrives is a great start. 
  • Take it slowly. Share a journey with your child and then let them do a short trip alone.
  • Encourage your child to contact you if their plans change. 
  • Encourage travelling with a friend where possible.
  • Have someone meet them at their final destination.
  • Remember Night Alight! After 7pm, the bus driver will drop them anywhere along the route, when it's safe to stop. 
  • Teach them what to do if something does go wrong. Show them the CCTV cameras across the network and where to find the Emergency button or who to see if they ever feel worried; we are all here to help ensure your child is safe.

Find out more about safety and security.

Can my child take their bike on Transperth services?

Trains

Bicycles are permitted on trains. Note the following restrictions:

  • Bikes are not permitted on train services travelling towards Perth city between the hours of 7.00am and 9.00am
  • Bikes are not permitted on train services travelling away from Perth city between the hours of 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

Buses

Bicycles are not permitted on any Transperth bus services, including rail replacement buses unless:

  • It is folded, and placed in an appropriately designed, fit for purpose carry bag
  • When folded the maximum dimensions are no more than 120cm x 68cm x 40cm.

Ferries

Bicycles are permitted on ferries. Transperth has allocated space for four bicycles onboard the ferry. Once these have been fully occupied, no other bicycles will be allowed onboard that particular service.

Find out more about taking items on board.

My child has special needs. What support can Transperth provide?

We recognise not all of our services are accessible so if your child has a disability or requires special assistance, find out here the various ways we can help them have a safe and enjoyable journey.

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