Brisbane Transportation Tips by westrella

'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: I know this is a daggy tip, and its not a rule, but is customary. When getting on a bus in Brisbane, there's two imaginary lanes. Line up on the left to pay the driver, and on the right to use the ticket machine. Try and stand to the side so you don't block all the ticket holders getting on. Most of them around 5pm are office workers who have had a hard day typing letters and answering phones.. poor workers!

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'Mode': AROUND
Category: Bus
Getting TO/AROUND: You can either buy tickets on the bus or prebuy them at newsagents.

Pre bought ones come in:
1. Zones (10 trips)
2. Day Rover (single whole day use)

You can currently use these tickets on the ferry and Citycat as well.

You can enquire at the info booth at Queen Street Mall or on phone about zone boundaries, but it may be easier if you get a feel for what you are doing in Brisbane and then buy a zone ticket.

Be aware you can't insert a 1 zone ticket twice to make a 2 zone journey.

On the bus you can buy:
1. Off Peak saver. This is much cheaper than a Day Rover, but is limited. You can't travel on this card between 3pm - 7pm. However, you can use it anytime on the weekend (but not on the boats).
2. Transfer ticket. Ask for this if you need to take 2 different buses to get somewhere.
3. Normal zone ticket. Just tell the driver where you want to go, and they will tell you how much it costs.

Keep your ticket handy in case an inspector gets on board.

See www.transinfo.qld.gov.au which is the website for all Brisbane's public transport information. Here you will also find journey planners and the bus routes and times.

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Website: www.transinfo.qld.gov.au