The Public Transport Authority was formed on 1 July 2003 in accordance with the Public Transport Authority Act 2003[1] as the body overseeing the provision of public transport in
Western Australia.[2] It operates
bus, ferry and
train services in
Perth under the
Transperth brand, regional road coach and train services in regional Western Australia under the
Transwa brand and manages school bus services.[3][4]
Services
The Public Transport Authority runs many services. They are:[4]
Network and Infrastructure Division, making sure public transport infrastructure is safe
School Bus Services, providing school buses to children in rural and remote areas
SmartRider
The Public Transport Authority introduced a smartcard for public transport fares,
SmartRider, to replace
MultiRiders from January 2007.[5][6]
The card can be used on Transperth, TransAlbany, TransBunbury, TransBusselton, TransGeraldton and TransGoldfields services.
Chief Executive Officers
The head of the Public Transport Authority is the Chief Executive Officer. From 2010, the PTA CEO position has been held by the Director General - Transport.[7]
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