WA Go Anywhere Fare
This page is a direct rule-based guide for AU_WA_GO_ANYWHERE_FARE (rule version 2025-26, effective 1 July 2024). It explains the Western Australian Go Anywhere Fare - a flat capped Transperth fare that lets you travel across the whole network for a single fare.
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Quick Answer
It applies to everyone who uses Transperth public transport in Western Australia. The only condition in the rule is state = WA - there is no income test, age test or card requirement.
It produces no per-person cash payment. Instead it caps the Transperth fare so one fare covers the whole network, lowering what you pay to travel. A regular commuter could save in the order of $625 a year, though the saving varies with how you travel.
Outcome summary: cheaper, simpler public transport - no more paying extra for crossing zones, with the saving flowing automatically to anyone who taps on with Transperth.
What Is This Payment?
The Go Anywhere Fare is a universal fare cap on the Transperth network. Rather than charging more for longer, multi-zone journeys, it sets a flat capped fare so a single fare takes you anywhere on the network.
In the rule database this is a Group B benefit with eligibility_only as its result role. It is not a payment into your pocket; its value is the lower fare you pay every time you travel, which our model describes qualitatively rather than as a guaranteed cash amount.
It is a standing measure - the WA Government has committed to maintaining the Go Anywhere capped fare - not a one-off 2026-27 budget benefit. Because it is universal, it is the rare benefit where simply living in WA and catching public transport is enough to benefit.
How Much Can You Get?
The amount block is eligibility_only. There is no direct cash payment; the value is the lower, capped fare you pay on the Transperth network.
- A flat capped fare covers the whole network, so longer journeys no longer cost more.
- Approximate saving: a regular commuter could save in the order of $625 a year - this is indicative, not a guaranteed amount, and depends on how far and how often you travel.
- No application or card is needed; the capped fare applies to every traveller automatically.
Eligibility Conditions
The eligibility block is an all set, and here it contains a single condition.
- Western Australian public transport user:
state = WA. The capped fare applies to all Transperth travellers in WA - there is no other condition.
There is no income test, age test or concession card requirement - the fare cap is universal. If you ride Transperth in WA, you already pay the capped fare.
Concession travellers (such as students, seniors and pensioners) still pay their lower concession fares; the Go Anywhere cap sits on top of the standard fare structure so everyone benefits from network-wide travel for a single fare.
How To Apply
The channel is automatic - there is no application. The capped fare applies to every Transperth traveller.
- Nothing to apply for - just tap on with a SmartRider or buy a ticket as usual.
- The capped fare is applied automatically to your journey.
- Combine it with a SmartRider concession if you are eligible for an even lower base fare.
Rule-Based Scenarios
Scenario 1: a long daily commute
Daniel travels from Yanchep into the Perth CBD for work each day. Under the Go Anywhere Fare his long cross-network trip costs the same flat fare as a short hop, saving him a meaningful amount over a year.
Scenario 2: an occasional traveller
Olivia in Midland catches the train into the city a couple of times a month. She still pays the capped fare on those trips, so the saving is real but smaller than a daily commuter's.
Scenario 3: a concession holder
Sok in Cannington uses a SmartRider concession. He pays his lower concession fare and still benefits from the Go Anywhere cap covering the whole network on a single fare.
Scenario 4: a family day out
The Brown family travels from Rockingham to Perth for a weekend outing. Each person's journey is capped, so a long return trip across the network does not cost more than a short one.
Common Mistakes
- Expecting a cash payment: it is not money in your pocket - it is a lower, capped fare you pay when you travel.
- Thinking you must apply: there is no application. The capped fare applies automatically to every Transperth traveller.
- Believing the $625 is guaranteed: that figure is indicative for a regular commuter; your saving depends on how far and how often you travel.
- Assuming concession holders miss out: concession travellers keep their lower fares and still benefit from the network-wide cap.
- Treating it as a new 2026-27 benefit: it is a standing measure the Government has committed to maintaining, not a one-off budget announcement.
- Paying extra for crossing zones: you should not - the whole point of the cap is one fare across the network, so check your fares if you seem to be charged more.
Related Benefits
- SmartRider concession - cheaper Transperth fares for eligible travellers.
- TransWA concession fare - discounts on regional WA coach and rail.
- Regional Pensioner Travel Card - travel help for regional WA pensioners.
- WA State Concession Card - a card unlocking WA concessions.
- WA Seniors Card - concessions and discounts for older Western Australians.
- Energy Supplement - a federal supplement towards household energy costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the Go Anywhere Fare?
Everyone who uses Transperth public transport in Western Australia. The only condition is living in WA - there is no income test, age test or card requirement.
Is it a cash payment?
No. It produces no direct cash payment. Its value is a flat capped fare so a single fare covers the whole Transperth network, lowering what you pay to travel.
How much can I save?
A regular commuter could save in the order of $625 a year, but this is approximate and varies with how far and how often you travel. It is not a guaranteed amount.
Do I need to apply?
No. There is no application. The capped fare applies automatically to every Transperth traveller when you tap on or buy a ticket.
Do concession holders still benefit?
Yes. Concession travellers keep their lower concession fares and also benefit from the Go Anywhere cap covering the whole network on a single fare.
Is this a new 2026-27 budget measure?
No. It is a standing measure - the WA Government has committed to maintaining the Go Anywhere capped fare.
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