Draft:TransRegional
TransRegional is the brand name for local bus services in regional towns and cities in Western Australia. TransRegional is managed by the Public Transport Authority and operated by various private contractors. The towns which have TransRegional bus services are Albany, Bridgetown, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Collie, Esperance, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha/Roebourne, Kununurra, Manjimup, Narrogin, Port Hedland, and Waroona/Pinjarra.
History
[edit]In November 2015, a trial for TransGoldfields bus routes between Kalgoorlie and Kambalda and Coolgardie began. The trial was successful and so the bus routes were made permanent.[1]
In July 2022, TransEsperance was launched for the town of Esperance for a twelve-month trial, with three bus routes and support from the Shire of Esperance.[2][3][4] The trial was extended for a further twelve months in 2023,[5] and in July 2024, TransEsperance was made permanent following the trial's success.[6][7]
The Waroona–Pinjarra–Mandurah Shopper bus route increased on 21 November 2023 to a twice weekly service following the temporary shutdown of the Australind train service. Before that, it ran once a week on Thursdays.[8][9]
Ticketing
[edit]Contractors
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| System name | Town/city | Contractor[10] |
|---|---|---|
| TransAlbany | Albany | Swan Transit South West |
| TransBridgetown | Bridgetown | Warren Bus Service |
| TransBroome | Broome | Broome Explorer Bus |
| TransBunbury | Bunbury | Swan Transit South West |
| TransBusselton | Busselton | Swan Transit South West |
| TransCarnarvon | Carnarvon | Australian Transit Group |
| TransCollie | Collie | Collie Bus Service |
| TransEsperance | Esperance | Kojonup Bus Service |
| TransGeraldton | Geraldton | Path Transit |
| TransGoldfields | Kalgoorlie | Swan Transit |
| TransKarratha | Karratha and Roebourne | Go West Tours |
| TransKununurra | Kununurra | Chylan Holdings |
| TransManjimup | Manjimup | Warren Bus Service |
| TransNarrogin | Narrogin | Nicholls Bus & Coach Service |
| TransHedland | Port Hedland | Australian Transit Group |
| Waroona–Pinjarra–Mandurah Shopper | Waroona and Pinjarra | Mandurah Bus Charters |
List of routes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "New bus services to benefit Goldfields residents". Media Statements. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "New Esperance bus services" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "New public transport trial on schedule for Esperance". Media Statements. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Morabito, Elena (1 July 2022). "TransEsperance trial bus service to launch on July 4". Kalgoorlie Miner. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Esperance bus service trial extended for another year". Media Statements. 18 July 2023. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Three new permanent bus routes for Esperance community". Media Statements. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Monck, Carwyn (5 July 2024). "Esperance bus routes to town centre now permanent after two-year trial". Kalgoorlie Miner. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Van Der Wielen, Sean (24 October 2023). "Waroona-Pinjarra shopper bus service frequency to be doubled for 12 months as Australind comes off rails". Harvey-Waroona Reporter. West Australian Newspapers. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Waroona-Pinjarra-Mandurah Shopper Bus Service" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "TransRegional". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 24 June 2024.