GETTING AROUND
RIVERVIEW CAR PROGRAM
Ph: 9416 0100
Restores donated cars and gives them to those in need. You will need to fill out an application form and if you are accepted to the program, you may have to wait for up to 12 months for a car. Contact Monday to Thursday.
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DEPT OF PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Ph: 13 11 56
If you have a Pensioner Concession Card, you may be able to get a 50% discount on the licence component of your car registration. If you receive a Disability Support Pension, you may get 100% off the licence component of your car registration.
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BUSES, TRAINS AND FERRIES
If you have a Pensioner Concession or a Health Care Card you are eligible to travel at concession rates.
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TRANSPERTH SMARTCARDS
Ph: 13 62 13
Buying a Smartrider card will give you a 15% discount on your fares. If you use Direct Debit to put money on your card, you get a 25% discount. Students get 50c fares during the school year (excluding Saturdays and Sundays).
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TRANSWA
Ph: 1300 662 205
WA residents only. If you have a Pensioner or Health Care Card you may be able to get 50% concessions on country services (rail and coach).
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GREYHOUND AUSTRALIA
Ph: 13 14 99
If you have a Pensioner Concession or Health Care Card you may be able to get a discount on country bus routes. Contact Greyhound for more information.
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GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAYS
(The Ghan, The Indian Pacific and The Overland)
www.gsr.com.au, www.trainways.com.au
Ph: 13 21 47
If you have a Pensioner Concession Card or YHA card you may be able to get a discount between Perth and other capital cities and Alice Springs.
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