Public transport
WA Labor, Liberals trade barbs over ‘MetroDEBT’ as Yanchep extension opens
The Metronet Yanchep rail extension has officially opened after heavily criticised cost and time blowouts.
- by Alex Condon
Latest
Stuck in traffic: 60 per cent of Perth has no decent public transport
More than 1.2 million people living in Perth don’t have access to frequent, all-day public transport, leaving them stuck using polluting and expensive cars.
- by Sarah Brookes
‘Massive burden’: Perth ranked one of world’s most car-dependent cities
Out of nearly 800 cities across 61 countries, Perth has gained a dubious honour.
- by Sarah Brookes
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Road safety
Transperth driver sacked after boy dragged 300m by bus
On Thursday Perth Transport Authority said the driver responsible for dragging a boy 300 metres by a bus which left him with a broken pelvis and hand and two skin grafts, has been sacked.
- by Michael Genovese
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Crime
Perth teens who ‘attacked elderly man on Karrinyup bus’ tearful as bail refused
A WA Police spokeswoman said a girl, 17 and woman, 18, were travelling on a bus in Karrinyup around 5.30pm when they allegedly began verbally abusing a stranger for no apparent reason.Â
- by Heather McNeill
‘Metronet on the Swan’: Perth’s river ferry network tipped to expand
Premier Roger Cook announced plans to expand the service with five possible additional stops flagged.Â
- by Heather McNeill
Exclusive
Metronet
Why Saffioti is ‘100 per cent confident’ Armadale line will open on time
Three months after beginning Perth’s most lengthy and disruptive rail shutdown ever, the government remains confident of the opening date – and of people’s patience.
- by Hamish Hastie
Whiteman Park tramway to link up with Morley to Ellenbrook train line
The line will include 1.3 kilometres of new tram tracks, 3900 rail sleepers and 3000 tonnes of ballast.
- by Hamish Hastie
Free public transport for school students
The program will provide targeted cost-of-living relief in a time when many families are struggling with their household budgets.
Analysis
Metronet
Metronet cost jumps $2 billion in 12 months
Since December last year, the cost of delivering Metronet has ballooned by an eye-watering amount, taking the total cost of the network north of $11 billion.
- by Hamish Hastie
Perth commuters’ early stocking filler: free summer public transport
It’s a Christmas bonus to address the soaring cost of living and encourage people who don’t usually use public transport to give it a shot, the government says.
- by Hamish Hastie