❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about laminate peeling on Smartrider cards and their expected lifespan. The Public Transport Authority acknowledges the issue is uncommon, doesn't affect functionality, and cards are replaced if not misused, with an expected lifespan of four years.
AnsweredQoN 4661Legislative Council
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(1) Have problems been identified with the laminate peeling off the Smartrider cards?
(2) If yes to (1), how long is a Smartrider card expected to last with normal usage?
(2) If yes to (1), how long is a Smartrider card expected to last with normal usage?
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Answered
19 October 2011
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
29 days
The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) There have been reports of laminate peeling off SmartRider cards, however they are uncommon. The lamination is merely a protective layer for the SmartRider card and does not interfere with card functionality. When a commuter presents a SmartRider card to Transperth that has peeling lamination, the card is replaced free of charge if there are no signs of misuse of the card.
(2) SmartRider cards are expected to last four years with normal use, however some cards in circulation that have lasted six years to date.
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Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1) There have been reports of laminate peeling off SmartRider cards, however they are uncommon. The lamination is merely a protective layer for the SmartRider card and does not interfere with card functionality. When a commuter presents a SmartRider card to Transperth that has peeling lamination, the card is replaced free of charge if there are no signs of misuse of the card.
(2) SmartRider cards are expected to last four years with normal use, however some cards in circulation that have lasted six years to date.
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