Contactless technology for buses in regional NSW

About the program

After successful trials in Bathurst and Dubbo, a new Contactless Ticketing Program will be rolled out to more than 400 fare-paying bus services in rural and regional communities.

Transport for NSW is finalising details of the further stages of the roll out and will announce the first communities to receive the new technology in coming months, with the program expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

This technology allows passengers to use their debit or credit card or linked device like a smart phone or watch to pay for their fares. Cash will remain as an option for paying for bus tickets in rural and regional NSW. 

Until now, many people who catch buses in rural and regional NSW have had to pay with cash, except for locations where bus operators have independently introduced their own form of contactless payment technology. 

School and long distance services

The Contactless Ticketing Program does not include dedicated school services where students mostly already use pre-paid bus passes or NSW TrainLink long distance coach services where tickets are pre-paid.

More information

Transport is finalising details of the roll out of the program and will provide information as it becomes available here.

Contact us

For further information and support, please contact contactless@transport.nsw.gov.au.