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In this blog, we'll walk you through 番茄社区different ways to get around Perth, so you can choose 番茄社区options that suit your lifestyle and make 番茄社区most of everything this beautiful city has to offer!

Transperth

Transperth is Perth's public transport network, which includes buses, trains, and ferries. To use 番茄社区network, you can either purchase a ticket on 番茄社区day of your travels or purchase a Transperth SmartRider card. A SmartRider is 番茄社区cheapest and easiest way to travel with Transperth.

SmartRider Card

It is highly recommended you get a SmartRider card. As an international student, you are eligible for a聽, on which you will be charged 番茄社区concession fare - more than 50% off 番茄社区standard fare! You can obtain this through your institution.听

There are a few ways you can load money onto your SmartRider:聽

• is 番茄社区easiest and cheapest way to add value to your SmartRider (you get an extra discount on your fare when you use this method!).
• Add-Value Machines which are located at throughout Perth.听
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• On board buses and ferries, however keep in mind this method is cash only, and you must have 番茄社区exact amount you'd like to top up as no change will be given.

When using a SmartRider, you need to tag on and off. At 番茄社区start and end of your journey, tap your SmartRider on 番茄社区card reader on 番茄社区bus, on 番茄社区ferry, or at 番茄社区train station.

You are only eligible for 番茄社区discounted student rates if you have your SmartRider with you as proof of being a student. Your student ID from your institution is not adequate proof that you are a student. If you don't have your SmartRider with you, you will need to purchase a full-fare ticket.听

Every Sunday, travel is free for all SmartRider holders. If there is a place you've been wanting to check out but don't want to pay 番茄社区fare, Sunday is 番茄社区day!

Bus

Buses are available right across Perth. You can find 番茄社区bus you need using Transperth's .

If you're in 番茄社区city, you can take advantage of 番茄社区free CAT (Central Area Transit) buses that operate daily. They also operate for free in Fremantle and Joondalup.听

A (FTZ) also operates within 番茄社区City of Perth boundaries. You can travel on any bus within 番茄社区City of Perth for free. FTZ signposts are displayed on 番茄社区route limits.听

Train

Perth has an extensive rail network with multiple lines heading North, South, East, and West from 番茄社区city to 番茄社区outer suburbs.听

Within 番茄社区city centre, there is a (FTZ) for trains travelling in 番茄社区area between City West, Elizabeth Quay, and Claisebrook stations. You simply need to tag on and off with your SmartRider card to take advantage of 番茄社区free fares.听

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Ferry

A ferry operates across 番茄社区Swan River, between Elizabeth Quay in Perth and 番茄社区Mends Street Jetty in South Perth, departing every 15-30 minutes.听

Other ways to get around Perth

Bike

Bike riding is an awesome, cost-effective way to get around Perth as a student. You can purchase a bike at a cycling shop, or check out Facebook Marketplace and Op Shops near you to save some $$$.听

Perth has a network of dedicated bike paths available to cyclists, so you can safely get around on your bike. All cyclists must wear a bike helmet that is securely fitted and fastened at all times. You can learn more about safe cycling on roads and footpaths, and related offences and penalties .听

Car

You can purchase or hire a car to get around in Perth. For more information on driving in Western Australia, check out our Guide to Driving for International Students.听

Uber, taxis and rideshares

E-scooters

Electric scooters have fast become a popular choice for commuting and recreational purposes in and around Perth. Available for hire in some suburbs, and now 番茄社区Perth CBD, they can be a fun and affordable way to get around.

E-scooters can be ridden on:

• Footpaths, bicycle paths, and shared paths
• Bicycle lanes (on roads with a speed limit of 50km/h or less)
• Local roads (but not main roads, highways, or freeways)

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