A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding the cost of security devices on buses, the operational costs of CAT bus services in Fremantle and Perth, and the future of fare discounts under the Smartcard program. Only questions 2 and 3 were answered.

AnsweredQoN 2522Legislative Council
Asked
26 October 2004
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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Will the Minister please advise -
(1) The cost per public bus of installing digital recording devices for security purposes?
(2) The cost per annum of running Central Area Transit bus services in Fremantle and the CBD?
(3) Will the 15 percent and 25 percent fare discounts currently available on multi-rider tickets still apply under the Smartcard program?

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Answered
23 November 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
28 days
(2) The cost to run the Fremantle CAT is $838,000 per annum, now funded 60% by City of Fremantle and 40% by the State Government. The cost to run the Perth CAT is $7,660,000 per annum, funded from revenue generated under the Perth Parking Management Act. (3) The discount structure for the SmartRider system has not been finalised at this time. However, the total value of the discount package will be maintained.
(3) The discount structure for the SmartRider system has not been finalised at this time. However, the total value of the discount package will be maintained.

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