Transport relies on Opal data to plan service improvements. However, many school students have low compliance when it comes to using their School Opal card. As a result, Transit Systems do not have a good understanding of how students use our bus services. Students are required to use their School Opal card when getting on and off the bus, and, to encourage Opal Card usage, Transit Systems will be waiving the $10 replacement fee for lost School Opal cards for a limited period.

Magdalene Catholic College has been chosen for this program based on the number of Opal cards issued. Transit Systems will visit Magdalene on 24 Feb 2025. During the visit Transit System staff will remind students to use their School Opal card prior to boarding buses and provide information about how to replace a lost card for free. 

Key messages for students Transit Systems would ask you to share before the visit are:

• always tap on and off when using your School Opal card

• follow the Opal terms of use and only use your School Opal card to travel to and from school

• always follow the Student code of conduct when you’re on the bus

• To be polite and courteous to the Bus Driver and follow their reasonable instructions

It is in everyone’s best interest to understand how many passengers Transit Systems are carrying on the buses, so that they can better plan services to meet everyone’s needs.