The Queensland Government has completed the rollout of Smart Ticketing across South East Queensland, with Brisbane City Council’s fleet of around 1,300 buses the latest to join the Smart Ticketing revolution – the last of 18 operators across South East Queensland to offer the new payment method.
The activation means travellers catching a local bus, train, tram or ferry across the South East can use their credit card, debit card, smartphone or smartwatch to pay for the LNP’s Permanent 50 Cent Fairs across the Translink network.
“People can use a debit card, credit card, smartphone or smartwatch to pay for their public transport anywhere in South East Queensland, now that it is in place across Brisbane City Council’s bus fleet,” said Transport Minister, Brent Mickelberg.
“People can still use their Go Card to tap on and off if they wish, until a new reloadable card is developed for the system.
“The Smart Ticketing rollout makes public transport even more accessible to customers who are already enjoying being able to travel with the LNP’s permanent 50 cent fares.”
For more information about Smart Ticketing visit translink.com.au or call the 24/7 Translink contact centre on 13 12 30.
