The price of public transport will be capped at a standard two-zone fare if the McGowan Government is re-elected.
Train and bus fares to anywhere in Perth, including from the outer suburbs like Rockingham and Mandurah, will be capped at maximum $4.90.
This means Mandurah residents commuting daily to the CBD would save up to $6.40 on a cash fare trip, or $5.12 for a Smartrider fare, a saving of up to $3200 per year.
Residents living in Baldivis, Warnbro and Rockingham would save up to $3.60 on a cash trip or $2.88 for a Smartrider fare, totaling $1800 per year.
Premier Mark McGowan said the policy will benefit commuters who live in the outer suburbs.
“This will help ease financial pressure on families in the outer suburbs, making it more affordable to get to work and school, while also ensuring our public transport system is fair and equitable," Premier McGowan said.
Under the policy, the Smartrider ticketing system will be upgraded, giving passengers the choice of tagging on, using credit and debit cards or smartphones.
The fare relief will begin in January 2022 if Labor is re-elected.
Hayden Ballantyne signs with Rockingham Rams
Mayor reassures community that 'no decision has been made' to close 4WD access at Tim's Thicket, White Hills beaches
DBCA 'sick and tired' of illegal access to Port Kennedy Scientific Park
Mandurah homeless camp goes up in flames
Dawesville community shocked after kangaroo deliberately mowed down
Teens armed with knife, scooter charged over Rockingham Shopping Centre fight
Mandurah private school teacher charged with alleged sexual abuse of male student
Welfare concerns for missing Ravenswood girl
Detectives investigate Rockingham aggravated robbery