Public transport fares set to be slashed in 2026

To encourage more commuters to leave the car at home and take a bus, train or ferry instead, public transport fares in WA will be substantially reduced from January 2026.

A new suburban flat fare will be available, with the standard cash ticket for 2 zone fares reduced from $5.20 to $3.50, which is equivalent to the previous 1 zone fare.

For someone already making three return trips every week on public transport – the new fare will save them around $8.

The State Government has also committed to permanently halving ticket prices on TransWA services from January 2026.

Free public transport for school students will continue in the 2026 school year, with 10 Transperth student fares offered for free over 40 weeks of the year. Free public transport on Sundays continues until January 2026.

In four previous State Budget submissions, RAC has asked for public transport to be made more affordable in WA, requesting the Government implement a three-year freeze on fares to help bring them back in line with inflation.