It is now easier for commuters in rural and regional NSW to access public transport, with contactless payments 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.
The 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.
The bus networks with Transport for NSW’s contactless ticketing solution include: Cowra, Wellington, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Lithgow, Parkes and Forbes.
Duty MLC for Barwon, Bathurst, Cootamundra, Dubbo and Orange, Stephen Lawrence said: “Simplifying ways to access public transport is something all regional communities deserve to benefit from and I welcome this positive step for local people who rely on their regional public transport network.”