31/08/2026
As a community advocate, one of the issues I speak about around the city is safety on the CAT bus and public transport.
I’ve attended council meetings a few times and spoken up, asking our city council for help, and I’ve reached out to WA Police, the Public Transport Authority and the State Government.
Last week I received a reply from the office of the Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport and Major Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation, the Hon Rita Saffioti MLA, regarding safety on the CAT bus and other public transport.
What I’m asking for is simple: more visible security, with WA Police, Rangers and Public Transport Guards hopping on and off buses as part of their daily duties, creating a visible presence and all working towards the same goal, a safer journey for passengers and drivers.
I’m so pleased there is a commitment to safe and secure travel on public transport in the city, including:
* Improved passenger safety
* Free travel for WA Police on Transperth, including CAT buses
* Real-time security reporting via the Transperth app
* Body-worn cameras with live streaming for security officers
* Ongoing investment in resourcing, training and technology
I shared this with the City of Perth because I believe safety is a shared responsibility. The City, the State and all of us who live, work and visit here should do our best to make it the best place it can be.
Again, I’d like to thank Minister Saffioti, and I’d also like to thank our city team in order of receiving their responses;
City of Perth A/Chief Executive Officer Maria Cooke, and Councillors Chris Patton, Catherine Lezer, Adam Pacan, and Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, for their replies to my email.
Safety, Vibrancy and Fairness.
Progress happens when everyone contributes, working together for the greater good in the City of Perth.
I’ll see you in the city.
Dave Lee
Community Advocate
