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The Perth Central Area Transit (Perth CAT) system, or simply CAT, consists of five bus routes in the centre of Perth, one bus route in Fremantle, and three bus routes in Joondalup.[1] Similar services exist in Rockingham (the City Centre Transit System) and Midland (the Midland Gate Shuttle). Unlike all other Transperth services, most CAT routes are free.

Perth CAT[edit]

On 23 September 1996, MetroBus commenced operating two CAT routes: the Red CAT and the Blue CAT, replacing the City Clipper services that had operated since September 1973.[2][3] The Yellow CAT was commenced in 2002 and the Green CAT route began on 30 June 2013.[4] The Purple CAT commenced on 27 February 2022.[5] These CAT services are operated by Transdev WA.[6]

Initially Perth CAT buses stopped at every stop, but with the introduction of the Purple CAT service passengers are now required to hail incoming buses and press the bell if they wish to alight.[5]

Map

The Central Area Transit (CAT) routes in the centre of Perth shown in their scheme colours.

Blue CAT[edit]

The Blue CAT runs between Perth and Northbridge with services extending to Kings Park during day time.[1]

Red CAT[edit]

The Red CAT runs between West Perth and East Perth as bus route number 2.[1] During peak times a shorter Red CAT travels between the Forrest Place stop opposite Perth railway station and the West Perth stop as bus route number 4 to meet high demand for travel between these. In addition, the West Perth Loop of the Red CAT travels from Perth Underground to Raine Square.

Yellow CAT[edit]

The Yellow CAT, introduced on 15 December 2002, runs between East Perth and West Perth as bus route number 3.[7][1]

Green CAT[edit]

The Green CAT commenced on 1 July 2013,[8] and runs between Leederville railway station and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station as bus route number 5.[1] Intended to ease congestion in the central business district,[8] the Green CAT does not run on weekends nor on public holidays.

Purple CAT[edit]

The Purple CAT commenced on 27 February 2022, and runs between the University of Western Australia and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station via the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre.[5]

Fremantle CAT[edit]

The Fremantle CAT, which commenced on 26 August 2000,[9][10] now comprises the Fremantle Blue CAT only, with the Red CAT being scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[11] The Fremantle CAT services are operated by Transdev WA.[12]

Joondalup CAT[edit]

Map

The CAT routes in Joondalup shown in their scheme colours.

The Joondalup CAT started operating on 9 January 2006. It is currently operated by Swan Transit since 20 January 2020.[13][14][15][16] It runs Monday to Friday around the Joondalup central business district as bus routes 10 (anticlockwise) and 11 (clockwise).

On Mondays to Thursdays, Joondalup CAT also runs around the Joondalup Campus of Edith Cowan University as route 13, but only on the university’s operating days.[17][18]

Similar services[edit]

Rockingham City Centre Transit System[edit]

The Rockingham City Centre Shuttle started operation on 23 December 2007. It is the only CAT service that charges a fare. It travels between Rockingham railway station and Rockingham Centre. It runs as bus route 555.[19]

Midland Gate Shuttle[edit]

The Midland Gate Shuttle started operation on 5 July 2009. It runs as route 300 and does not operate on Sundays and Public holidays. It travels in an anti-clockwise circle from Midland station around Midland Gate Shopping Centre and then back to Midland station.[20]

Perth CAT

Fremantle CAT

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e “CAT Bus Timetables”. Transperth. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
  2. ^ New CAT free bus service will replace City Clipper network from July Minister for Transport 15 May 1996
  3. ^ Red CAT bus service starts-today Minister for Transport 23 September 1996
  4. ^ Green CAT Brochure Public Transport Authority
  5. ^ a b c “Introduction of Purple CAT”. Transperth. 27 February 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
  6. ^ “Provision of Bus Services in the Perth Central Area Transit (CAT) Contract Area”. Tenders WA. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  7. ^ MacTiernan, Alannah (6 November 2002). “Yellow CAT set to serve East Perth residents”. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Media Release). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  8. ^ a b Buswell, Troy (30 June 2013). “Green CAT starts tomorrow”. Minister for Transport (Media Release). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  9. ^ Cowan, Hendy; Criddle, Murray (23 February 2000). “Fremantle Clipper to become a seven day service (A/M)”. Minister for Transport (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  10. ^ Criddle, Murray (26 August 2000). “Minister unveils distinctive new CAT buses for Fremantle”. Minister for Transport (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  11. ^ “Fremantle CAT timetable” (PDF). Transperth. 12 April 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015.
  12. ^ “The Provision of Bus Services in the Kalamunda and Fremantle (including Fremantle CAT and Circle Route South-West) Contract Areas”. Tenders WA. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  13. ^ MacTiernan, Alannah (11 January 2005). “Gallop Government gears up for new Joondalup CAT service”. Minister for Planning and Infrastructure (Media Statement). Western Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  14. ^ Annual Plan 2005/2006 – Attachment One: Progress Report, January to March 2006 (PDF). City of Joondalup (Report). Western Australia. April 2006. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  15. ^ “The Provision of Bus Services in the Marmion and Joondalup (including Joondalup CAT) Contract Areas”. Tenders WA. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  16. ^ “The Provision of Bus Services in the Claremont, Marmion and Joondalup (including Joondalup CAT) Contract Areas”. Tenders WA. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
  17. ^ “Bus Timetable 205 (Joondalup CAT)” (PDF). Transperth. Perth: Public Transport Authority, Government of Western Australia. 10 February 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  18. ^ “Joondalup CAT timetable” (PDF). Transperth. 21 March 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  19. ^ “Bus Timetable 127 (Route 555: Rockingham City Transit System)” (PDF). Transperth. Perth: Public Transport Authority, Government of Western Australia. 20 September 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 September 2015.
  20. ^ Route 300 timetable Archived 23 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine Transperth 5 July 2009

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