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Passenger Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) pilot

Find out more about the Passenger Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) pilot.

From 2–13 December 2024, the Department of Transport (DoT) ran a small pilot of the new digital Passenger Transport Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) system with participating drivers from Black & White Cabs and Taxi User Subsidy Scheme (TUSS) participants in the Perth metropolitan area.

From 13 December 2024, the pilot was extended in the Perth metropolitan area with the support of Black & White Cabs and participating drivers. 

During February 2025, the pilot is expanding with more drivers from Black & White Cabs, as well as participating drivers and on-demand booking services (ODBSs) in Northam and Albany.

Participation in the pilot is limited so we have a manageable scope to test our systems and help us ensure that journeys and payments go as smoothly as possible. Don’t worry if you’re not involved in the early stages of the pilot – existing TUSS participants and the taxi industry will still be transitioned to the new digital system by March 2025.

During the pilot, other TUSS participants will still need to use their existing TUSS card and vouchers to access their subsidy, and taxi drivers must continue to accept TUSS vouchers.

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 PTSS pilot for passengers

This section provides information and guidance for passengers about the PTSS pilot.
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 PTSS pilot for industry

This section provides information and guidance for on-demand booking services (ODBSs) and passenger transport drivers about their responsibilities during the PTSS pilot.
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Page last updated: Wed Feb 5 2025 3:13:28 PM