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How do I add money to my SmartRider bus?
You can add a card in the bottom left under My SmartRider. Your SmartRider number is on the top right of your card. Click on Autoload and add your credit or debit card details and the amount you wish to be automatically added.
How much money can you put on a SmartRider?
How to add value to your SmartRider
| Type | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Autoload* | Autoload enables a direct debit to be made automatically when the balance on your card falls below a certain value. Available via My Account | Minimum – $20 Maximum – $250 |
| Add-value machines | Located at some train stations | Minimum – $10 Maximum – $250 |
What is SmartRider autoload?
Autoload enables a direct debit to be made automatically from a nominated bank account or credit card to your SmartRider card account when the balance on your card falls below the low-value threshold of $6 (standard users) and $3 (concession users). Once Autoload is activated you will begin receiving the 20% discount.
Can you get money back from SmartRider?
Refunds. Your SmartRider card fee and card balance are non-refundable. Transfer of card balance if your card is lost or stolen – see Lost or stolen cards. Transfer of card balance to another person – your SmartRider card balance is not transferable to another person.
Do smart riders expire?
My highschool SmartRider has an expiry date, what does this mean? This expiry date relates to the concession entitlement to the student fare you receive while you are in high school. Once the expiry date passes your SmartRider will revert to a standard SmartRider and you will be charged standard fares.
Is there a digital SmartRider card?
SmartRider is the RFID smartcard system for public bus, train and ferry services in Western Australia, allowing commuters to tap on and off while travelling through the transport network.
Can you use your SmartRider on your phone?
SmartRider. Perth’s Public Transport Authority is working on new technology which will upgrade their SmartRider system. Transperth trains, buses and ferries will be fitted to allow passengers to tag-on and tag-off using cards, smartphones and wearable.
Can you touch in and out at the same station?
It’s to stop people gaming the system. If you tap in at a station, you can’t pass your oyster card back to your mate behind, the system won’t accept two consecutive tap ins. However, it WILL accept them if the two are broken up by a tap out. So to discourage that, there’s a hefty fee involved with doing so.
How do I add value to my SmartRider balance?
In order to add value to your SmartRider balance, you will need to use alternative ‘add value’ methods until you can check your details and reactivate your Autoload. Why isn’t the SmartRider system live? The SmartRider system is currently a card based system, where the information from your travel is stored on your card.
What is the cost of a SmartRider card?
When a SmartRider card is first purchased, a card purchase fee of $5 for concession users and $10 for standard users will apply, on top of which credit needs to be added to use the card. Standard SmartRider is for use by passengers without concessions.
How does the SmartRider system work?
The SmartRider system is currently a card based system, where the information from your travel is stored on your card. Unfortunately we are unable to keep the Transperth website and app immediately up to date with every transaction that occurs. The system takes between 12 and 24 hours for your latest transactions and any changes to appear online.
How do I Register my SmartRider?
There are a number of ways you can register your SmartRider. For details go to Register SmartRider. Autoload enables a direct debit to be made automatically from a nominated bank account or credit card to your SmartRider when the balance on your card falls below the low-value threshold of $6 for standard users and $3 for concession users.