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Which bus is free in Perth?

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Mia Ramsey

Published Mar 14, 2026

Which bus is free in Perth?

CAT, or Central Area Transit Buses are FREE city buses, operating on different routes within the city centre of Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup. Hop and hop off these buses as many times as you want along their routes, with buses operating regularly throughout the day.

People also ask, is the cat bus still free?

Due to COVID-19, CAT remains under a FARE-FREE period.

Passes (including reloadable smart cards) are available for purchase at the Downtown Transit Station.

Subsequently, question is, what age is public transport free? Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster Photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.

Beside above, is Perth CAT bus free?

Central Area Transit (CAT) buses are free. You may get on and off them as often as you like without paying a fare. Our CAT (Central Area Transit) buses run in Perth CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup.

How much is a bus ticket in WA?

Of the 50 cities in Washington with bus service, the average cost of bus tickets is $51.00 on the top routes. The cheapest ticket available costs $10.00 while the most expensive ticket is $212.00 at this time.

How much does the cat bus cost?

CATS Fares & Passes
AdultADA - Disabled
One-Way$2.20$1.10
Weekly Unlimited Rides$30.80$30.80
Monthly Unlimited Rides$88.00$44.00
10-Ride$22.00$9.35

How much is the CATS bus?

Bus fares are $2.20 for an adult one-way ticket or $88 for an unlimited monthly pass – good for bus and LYNX. All-day passes are $6.60 and senior citizen and children's passes are $1.10 one-way.

What time do Perth CAT buses stop running?

The red CAT travels in a east west direction from Queens Gardens in East Perth to Outram Street in West Perth, with CAT's running Monday to Thursday 6am - 7:30pm, Fridays from 6am - 9pm and weekends from 8:30am - 7pm. CATS run approximately every 5-10 minutes.

Which cat bus goes to West Perth?

Red CAT: The Red CAT travels in an East-West loop from Queens Gardens in East Perth to Outram St in West Perth and is convenient for Kings Park, city shopping, the Perth train station and east Perth hotels.

Is the trolly free in Savannah?

The DOT is a fare-free service to help visitors and residents get around downtown Savannah. Included in the system are shuttles serving 18 stops in the Historic District and the Savannah Belles Ferry. Use the free shuttle from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mon.

Which cat bus goes to Watertown?

The Wellington St Sutherland St Yellow Cat 22 stop is the nearest one to Watertown Brand Outlet Centre in West Perth.

Can I use Opal card in Perth?

Where can I use my Opal (and other states' smartcards)? The travel card is called Opal in New South Wales, myki in Victoria, metrocard in Adelaide, SmartRider in Perth, go card in Queensland, Greencard in Tasmania and MyWay in Canberra.

How do buses work in Perth?

Buses. Perth has free bus services in the city centre and in Fremantle. There are multiple bus loops which depart every 5-15 minutes between 6am and 7pm most days. These buses are particularly useful for travel between Perth or Fremantle's downtown hotels and attractions.

Are dogs allowed in the city of Perth?

Are Dogs Allowed In Perth City? Yes, dogs are allowed in Perth City.

Are the CAT buses running today?

CATS buses operate the following hours: Monday - Friday – 5:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.Saturday and Sunday – 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Is Fremantle CAT bus running?

The blue CAT now runs every 20 minutes, seven days a week: Mondays to Thursdays: between 7.30am and 6.15pm. Fridays: between 7.30am to 7.45pm. Saturdays and Sundays: between 10am to 6.15pm.

Is Kings Park in the free transit zone?

As previously suggested just tell the driver that you are going up to Kings Park, they will be aware that it is within the free transit zone.

What is a zone transperth?

Zones. Zones are circular bands, each between eight and 10 kilometres wide, with Perth city in the centre. Except for special tickets and fares, the fare you pay depends on the number of zones your journey covers.

Which cat goes to Kings Park?

Kings Park is serviced by the high frequency Route 935 which travels the entire length of St Georges/Adelaide Tce and travels into Kings Park via Fraser Ave and Wadjuk Way. This service operates every 10 minutes on weekdays and 15 minutes on weekends and is free for passengers travelling from the CBD to Kings Park.

Can a 10 year old travel alone on a bus?

Children 5-10 years old

Under-11s can travel free at any time on London's buses and trams without a ticket. Unaccompanied children between 5 and 10 must have a valid 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard for free travel.

Do you get a free train pass at 60?

The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.

Can a 13 year old travel alone on a bus?

Any passenger under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a passenger at least 17 years of age or older at all times. Passengers between the ages of 12 and 16 years of age inclusive, may travel unaccompanied at full adult fare if the following conditions are met in their entirety: [See exception below.]

Are Zip cards still free?

Free bus travel for London children will not be cut until next spring, the head of Transport for London (TfL) has revealed. The zip card scheme was due to be suspended after the October half term, but network boss Andy Byford said it will be pushed back to 2021.

Can I pay with card on bus?

Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.

How do I get a free ORCA card?

Get a card
  1. Call the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) at 1-800-756-5437. Receive your card in 7-10 days.
  2. Go online using the Reduced Fare Portal. Receive your card in 7-10 days.
  3. In person, visit one of the authorized enrollment offices around King County. Receive your ORCA LIFT card that day.

How much does the Greyhound cost?

You can expect to pay anything from $2,500 – $15,000 for a well-bred greyhound pup, depending on its breeding, but it's not necessarily a case of the more you spend the greater your chances of finding a champion.

How much is all day bus pass?

Bus Fares
FARESAdult Fare*Youth Fare
Local PT Service (one ride)$2.00$1.00
Local PT Service - All Day Pass$5$2.50
Local PT Service - 30 Day Pass Available on Passage Transit Ticketing$62N/A
Local PT Service - Monthly Pass Available on ORCA$62N/A

How do you pay for Metro Bus?

Regular fare is $1.75. Fare can be paid using cash (exact change) or a TAP card. To ride Metro Rail, you must pay with a TAP card.