Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said a key component of the Rockliff Liberal Government’s progressive agenda for public transport is the delivery of a contemporary, integrated ticketing system.
“I am pleased to update that as part of broader, national efforts to collaborate across the transport sector, Tasmania is leveraging the capabilities of Queensland, and its ticketing provider Cubic Transportation Systems, to deliver a contemporary, integrated ticketing solution,” Mr Ferguson said.
“The ticketing solution will allow passengers to use any general access public transport – any provider across the State - on a single system.
“This involves a vibrant new ticketing solution that will deliver not only a seamless journey, but modern payment methods, real-time information and data-driven network improvements.
“Cubic Transportation Systems is a market leading provider of integrated solutions, delivering world-class ticketing systems for cities such as Singapore, New York, Chicago, and London.
“Beyond enabling Tasmania to access a premium ticketing system, we are set to leverage Queensland’s investment in product research and development by sharing in learnings about Queensland's future intelligent transport systems and solutions.
“We recognised that arrangements of this nature can most effectively be completed through direct jurisdiction to jurisdiction collaboration.
“As such, project delivery responsibility and associated funding has transferred to the Department of State Growth.
“This is an exciting collaboration that will provide Tasmanians with one of the most advanced, flexible and secure public transport payment systems available anywhere in the world.
“We will work closely with the community and operators to prepare for the new ticketing system.
“The next step is for Cubic, Queensland’s Transport and Main Roads department, and the Department of State Growth to finalise contracting arrangements, including the rollout plan and timeframes.
“I look forward to providing more information in the coming months but make the point that the plan is to have the system fully rolled out in the 2024-25 financial year.”
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