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An initial $22 million was funded using the Perth parking levy to build charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay bus station and build 22 electric buses. [95] [96] The first electric Perth CAT bus entered service in September 2024. It was also announced that Malaga depot would be upgraded for $12 million to allow for electric buses. [97] [98]
First announced in August 2012, [1] the Volvo B5RLEH, also known as Volvo B5RH and Volvo B215RH, is a hybrid-electric single-decker bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013, initially only available in the Asia-Pacific region.
The bus was based at Bulim Bus Depot and deployed on routes 66, 96, 282, 870, 947 and 990. The trial concluded in March 2024. [37] In Malaysia, the Volvo BZL-GML Eco Range was launched in May 2024 in partnership with local body manufacturer Gemilang Coachworks, with a trial on Rapid Bus free services commencing later in the year. [38]
The initial electric tram infrastructure in Perth was privately funded. The government took over the running of trams in 1914, with the aim of better co-ordinating the network. Trams were an integral part of the public transport system in the early 20th century until the advent of the private automobile.
Crown Perth operates a "Crown Bus" service from various metropolitan destinations to the Burswood casino complex. Most routes depart from or pass through bus stations, with a morning trip to the casino and a return trip in the afternoon. [348] These routes are also numbered in the 600s, and appear on Transperth station maps and bus stands.
Buses in Perth, Western Australia, are owned and managed by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) under the Transperth brand. The majority of Perth's bus stations are located next to train stations. The majority of Perth's bus stations are located next to train stations.
Transdev WA is an Australian bus company operating Transperth bus services under contract to the Public Transport Authority. It is a subsidiary of Transdev Australasia.
The Red CAT runs between West Perth and East Perth as bus route number 2. [1] During peak times a shorter Red CAT travels between the Forrest Place stop opposite Perth railway station and the West Perth stop as bus route number 4 to meet high demand for travel between these. In addition, the West Perth Loop of the Red CAT travels from Perth ...