TransGoldfields

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|name = TransGoldfields

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|image = TransGoldfields Bus.JPG

|image_caption = Volgren bodied Mercedes-Benz O405NH in September 2009

|parent = Public Transport Authority

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|service_area = Kalgoorlie

|service_type = Bus services

|routes = 3

|hubs = Exchange Hotel

|fleet = 16 (January 2014)

|operator = Swan Transit

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TransGoldfields is the public bus transportation system in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

History

The origins of TransGoldfields can be traced back to 1 April 1947 when the privately owned Kalgoorlie tram network was taken over by the Eastern Goldfields Transport Board (EGTB).[http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95597426 Kalgoorlie Trams] Kalgoorlie Miner 28 March 1947[https://web.archive.org/web/20101106175859/http://www.pets.org.au/pets10k.html Kalgoorlie Tramways] Perth Electric Tramway SocietyBussing it in Kal Transit Australia May 1997 pages 106-108 In December 2006 the EGTB was taken over by the Public Transport Authority with the TransGoldfields brand introduced.[https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/publications/tabledpapers.nsf/displaypaper/3713266ad75147203a7b8e4bc825737600330614/$file/eastern+goldfields+transport+board+ar+2006-7.pdf Annual Report for year ended 30 June 2007] Eastern Goldfields Transport Board

In 2011 the contract was awarded to Path Transit.Transperth regional areas Rattler issue 438 October 2011 page 26 When next tendered in 2021, it was awarded to Swan Transit.Kalgoorlie Australian Bus Panorama issue 37/3 November 2021 page 36

Services

TransGoldfields operates three circular bus routes, each route named as CircleRoute.{{Cite web |date=1 March 2020 |title=Kalgoorlie Bus Timetable |url=https://path.com.au/timetables/Kalgoorlie_timetable.pdf |access-date=24 June 2024 |website=Path Transit}}

Ticketing

Paper tickets can be bought on the buses. The SmartRider card is valid for use on TransGoldfields services.[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/TicketsandFares/SmartRider/BuyingSmartRider/SeniorsSmartRiders/Regionaltownservicesfreetravelentitlements.aspx Regional town services] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224095654/http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/TicketsandFares/SmartRider/BuyingSmartRider/SeniorsSmartRiders/Regionaltownservicesfreetravelentitlements.aspx |date=24 December 2013 }} Transperth[http://pta.wa.gov.au/OurServices/RegionalTownBusServices/tabid/62/Default.aspx Regional Town Bus Services Timetables and Fare Guides] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204065802/http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/OurServices/RegionalTownBusServices/tabid/62/Default.aspx |date=4 February 2014 }} Public Transport Authority

References

External links

[http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/OurServices/RegionalTownBusServices/tabid/62/language/en-US/Default.aspx Public Transport Authority]
[http://www.perthbus.info TransGoldfields Bus Fleet List]

Category:Bus transport in Western Australia

Category:Public transport in regional Western Australia

Category:2006 establishments in Australia