Bus Smart routes, timetables and fares
The new Bus Smart service launched on December 3 2012 provides city-wide coverage with four new routes (details below). Links to school bus routes are also available on this page.
The four main routes begin and end at Bus Smart Central outside Reading Cinemas in Dee Street. All Bus Smart buses have free Wi-Fi, an onboard information system and bike racks.
Bus Smart Cards will replace the old concession cards and monthy passes (they expired on December 1). There is a one-off $5 issuance fee for a Bus Smart Card but the card entitles you to a 10 per cent discount on fares. See the Bus Smart Card page for more details.
Details of the new services (route maps and lists of bus stops):
Off-peak times: what they mean to you
The off-peak times for all routes are from 9am to 2.55pm on weekdays and from 10.30am to 3.40pm on Saturdays. During off-peak times the fares are:
- Child 5 years to 15 years: $1
- Adults: $1
- Senior citizens: $1
- SuperGold Card holders: Free travel provided they also have Bus Smart Cards (the cards will be swiped but no fares will be deducted).
NOTE: There is no charge at any time for children under 5 years of age.
School routes
The new routes which take effect on Monday, May 6 2013 are now available in the following downloadable files. Note that single fares cost $1.50 but there is a 10 per cent reduction for students who have Bus Smart Cards.
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