Pre-paid services
Selected TransLink busway station platforms and suburban bus services are pre-paid during peak times. This means you have to have a valid ticket or go card before entering the pre-paid platform or boarding a pre-paid bus.
Pre-paid routes starting Monday 16 November 2009
From Monday 16 November 2009, TransLink will introduce additional pre-paid services across selected bus routes around Brisbane to get you to your destination sooner.
View the pre-paid routes for peak services or the pre-paid services brochure (PDF, 370KB). The brochure is also available in Arabic (PDF, 842KB), Chinese (PDF, 1.1MB), Japanese (PDF, 1.39MB), Korean (PDF, 1.19MB) and Vietnamese (PDF, 1.16MB).
Bus routes changing to pre-paid are commuter services operating in peak times only. Therefore there is at least one alternative bus option for passengers who do not have a go card or other valid ticket.
What if I don't have a go card or other valid ticket?
Passengers without go cards or other valid tickets may continue to buy tickets onboard other bus routes.
What if my child catches a pre-paid bus?
Where can I get a pre-paid ticket or go card?
Passengers may wish to purchase a go card for convenience.
You can buy and top up a go card online, at go card retailers including most 7-Eleven stores, at selected QR stations or by calling TransLink on 13 12 30. You can also top up your go card using the fare machine at most train stations.
You can buy a paper ticket at most train stations, selected busway stations and from selected agents.
Pre-paid platforms
Some of TransLink's busway stations operate pre-paid platforms during peak times. Tickets are available from ticket sellers located at entrances to the platform. Pre-paid busway stations include:
| Station | Pre-paid times (weekdays) |
|---|---|
| Roma Street (Platforms 1 and 2) | 3pm to 7pm |
| King George Square (Platforms 1 and 2) | 3pm to 7pm |
| Cultural Centre (Platform 2) | 3.30pm to 7pm |
| South Bank (Platform 2) | 3pm to 6.30pm |
| Mater Hill (Platform 2) | 2.30pm to 6pm |
| Eight Mile Plains (Platform 1) | 6.45am to 9.30am |
| Upper Mount Gravatt (Platform 1) | 6.45am to 10.30am |
Please note: Passengers with go cards are still required to touch on and off using the go card readers at the front and rear doors of each bus.
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