27/08/2026
Many of you know that safety and more inclusive routes for CAT Buses and the public in our city centre and neighbourhoods are topics I sometimes speak about with the Public Transport Authority, State Government, City of Perth and WA Police and anyone who will listen!
Today I had a message from the Office of the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, Deputy Premier, Treasurer; Minister for Transport & Major Infrastructure; Sport & Recreation, and I am very grateful for her time in responding to me on this topic.
These are some of the latest Safety Upgrades and improvements for City of Perth public transport:
The Western Australian Government and PTA are rolling out key tech upgrades to keep buses, trains, and ferries safer for everyone:
* Discreet App Reporting: Logged-in Transperth app users can now report safety concerns in real time directly to the Central Monitoring Room.
* Body-Worn Cameras: Security officers now feature live-streaming cameras, allowing 24/7 central staff to view incidents and dispatch immediate support.
* On-Board Police Presence: WA Police officers continue to travel free on Transperth, boosting active presence across the network.
We can do a lot better and we need to all work together, planning for and making City of Perth the best place it can be to live in, work in and visit.
Again, thank you for your time and reply, Hon Rita Saffioti MLA and Senior Policy Adviser, Jess Cunnold, I really appreciate it and your time, as will users of the CAT Bus and public transport in our neighbourhoods and CBD.
I’ll see you in the city.
Dave Lee
Community Advocate
📱 Download the Transperth app to access discreet reporting.