Free public transport for school students
Catholic School Parents WA would like to thank Transperth WA along with the WA State Government on their new Ride to School Free program. This new initiative will be welcomed by families during a time of significant cost of living pressures, particularly those with school aged children.
From Monday 5 February, Students with a valid Student SmartRider will be able to travel for free on Transperth services for any journey Monday - Friday, until the end of the school year.
Students must tag on and off each journey to receive the free travel.
The Ride to School Free Program will be specifically for travel to and from school Monday to Friday and will be available to those who hold a valid Student SmartRider card, while the Fare Free Sundays will be available to everyone with a valid SmartRider card.
The Ride to School Free Program will commence on Monday February 5 while the Fare Free Sundays will begin on February 4.
Families who have two children travelling to and from school daily on public transport could see savings of up to $560 across the school year as a result of the change.
The Ride to School Free Program will benefit every student that rides the bus or train to school – with around 300,000 students currently holding Student SmartRiders.
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