The Minns Labor Government has made it easier for commuters in rural and regional NSW to access public transport, with contactless payments now available on nearly 350 fare-paying buses across 47 local bus networks.
The tap and go payment system means commuters can leave their wallet at home, accepting payments from phones, smartwatches, as well as credit and debit cards.
The program has been delivered in just 10 months, from its launch in Wagga Wagga in July 2025 to completion in Queanbeyan earlier this month.
On the buses where Transport’s contactless ticketing technology has been installed, in total more than 140,000 tickets have been purchased, accounting for about 40% of journeys.
The Minns Government has partnered with 28 bus operators, ranging from small, single vehicle, family run businesses to larger multi-depot companies to deliver this upgrade, as well as software and hardware partners TransportMe and Littlepay.
Bomaderry – Mittagong – Ulladulla and Nowra are already signed up.
The Contactless Ticketing Program does not include dedicated school services where students mostly use pre-paid bus passes or NSW TrainLink long distance coach services where tickets are pre-paid.
