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What is the name of Gold Coast bus line?
Surfside bus lines
Public Buses The Gold Coast public bus service is operated by Surfside bus lines who hold the contract with Queensland Transport for the provision of local scheduled bus services for the region extending from Dreamworld (at Upper Coomera) in the north to the Qld/NSW border.
How do you pay for the bus on the Gold Coast?
There are a few ticket options for passengers travelling around the Gold Coast. The go card is used for Translink buses, trains and the G:link tram. You can buy a go card at any 7-Eleven store, Visitor Information Centres, many Queensland Rail and tram stations, some busway stations and selected newsagents.
Who owns TransLink QLD?
Department of Transport and Main Roads
TransLink (Queensland)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Queensland |
| Agency executive | Neil Scales, Director-General (Department of Transport and Main Roads) |
| Parent department | Transport and Main Roads |
| Website | translink.com.au |
Is there a TransLink app?
The Transit app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android smartphones.
Can I use cash on Gold Coast buses?
Services in South East Queensland are currently cashless. If you are paying with cash, you will need to purchase a ticket before boarding your service. Even if you are an infrequent public transport user, go card is a cheaper, easier and more convenient travel option.
Can I use my bank card on the bus?
Look for the contactless symbol on your credit or debit card to see if your card is contactless enabled. Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your card or contactless-enabled device onto the reader and wait for the beep.
What is the purpose of TransLink?
Our vision and purpose is creating a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone.
Where is TransLink based?
TransLink (British Columbia)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Preceding agency | Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (1988–1998) |
| Jurisdiction | Metro Vancouver |
| Headquarters | 400 – 287 Nelson’s Court New Westminster, BC V3L 0E7 |
| Employees | 6,900 |
How do I text TransLink?
You can also text the bus stop number, and up to two bus route numbers, to 33333 and we’ll send you the next two departure times for those routes. Make sure you leave a space between the bus stop and route number, (e.g., 60980 99). Note: standard carrier text messaging rates may apply.
Is TransLink a Crown corporation?
TransLink actually leases these assets from the province. As of May 21, these assets were transferred to the BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA). This is a shadow crown corporation which is essentially the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Is tram free in Gold Coast?
Almost one in 10 people ride Gold Coast trams for free, costing the state more than $1 million in lost revenue. There were about 8.7 million passenger trips on Gold Coast light rail in 2016-17. Of those, it was estimated about 724,000 trips were taken without the fare being paid.
Can I use Opal card in Queensland?
The travel card is called Opal in New South Wales, myki in Victoria, metrocard in Adelaide, SmartRider in Perth, go card in Queensland, Greencard in Tasmania and MyWay in Canberra.