TransGoldfields

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

TransGoldfields

Volgren bodied Mercedes-Benz O405NH in September 2009
Parent	Public Transport Authority
Service area	Kalgoorlie
Service type	Bus services
Routes	3
Hubs	Exchange Hotel
Fleet	16 (January 2014)
Operator	Swan Transit

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).^[1][2][3] In December 2006 the EGTB was taken over by the Public Transport Authority with the TransGoldfields brand introduced.^[4]

In 2011 the contract was awarded to Path Transit.^[5] When next tendered in 2021, it was awarded to Swan Transit.^[6]

Services

TransGoldfields operates three circular bus routes, each route named as CircleRoute.^[7]

Ticketing

Paper tickets can be bought on the buses. The SmartRider card is valid for use on TransGoldfields services.^[8][9]