21 Oct 2019
Busways’ western Sydney buses are going cashless from October 28
From Monday, October 28, Busways’ western Sydney buses will no longer accept cash payments.
Busways is promoting this change far and wide across our bus network, so passengers are well prepared. We’re installing bus stop signs, in-bus advertisements and handing out flyers to public transport users at key interchanges and bus stops.
It’s possible that students, parents and friends of the school may be impacted by the change, so we would like to ask for your support in communicating the upcoming change through your channels.
We can supply flyers and posters for your reception or school noticeboard. Alternatively, a post on your social media or a note in the school newsletter could help share these key messages:
- Cash payments will not be accepted on Busways buses in western Sydney from 28 October 2019.
- Students can use their School Opal card to get to and from their destination during the week. On the weekend, they will need to use their Child/Youth Opal card to pay for their journey.
- Parents of the students and friends of the school can pay using their Opal card, credit card, debit card or linked device. Travel benefits apply to all when using the same card consistently.
- Opal cards are available online and over the counter from retailers including most newsagents, post offices, convenience stores and supermarkets.
- Remember to separate your cards so your preferred card is charged when tapping on and tapping off.
As a local community stakeholder, we would appreciate your help communicating this change.
For more information on cashless payments, please direct customers to the Busways website.
Kind regards,
Busways group