Setting maximum rural and regional bus fares
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has conducted a major review of fares for public bus services provided by private bus operators in rural and regional NSW.
We have determined the maximum fares to apply for the determination period – 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.
Maximum adult fares for regular route services from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025 (nominal incl GST)
|
Fare band |
No. of sections |
Single adult fare |
Daily ticket |
|
1 |
1 to 2 |
$2.30 |
$5.00 |
|
2 |
3 to 6 |
$3.30 |
|
|
3 |
7 to 15 |
$4.20 |
$10.00 |
|
4 |
16 to 25 |
$4.50 |
|
|
5 |
26 to 37 |
$5.90 |
|
|
6 |
38 to 56 |
$7.50 |
$20.00 |
|
7 |
57 to 75 |
$10.00 |
|
|
8 |
76 to 100 |
$15.00 |
$30.00 |
|
9 |
101 to 125 |
$20.00 |
|
|
10 |
126+ |
$25.00 |
Note: Sections are an average of 1.6km over the total length of a bus route, but may vary between 1.3 km and 1.9 km.