Translink Go card

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The TransLink go card is an electronic ticketing system currently operating on the TransLink public transport network in south-east Queensland. The system uses near field communication smartcard technology for the purpose of charging patrons of the network.

This system is the second smartcard system to be implemented in Australia (the first was the Transperth card) and like the Transperth system, is designed to allow 'touch on' and 'touch off' travel throughout the TransLink network.

1 Implementation of the system
2 Using the go card
3 Types of go cards
4 Go card on Airtrain
5 Go card on Sunbus network
6 External Links

[edit] Implementation of the system

The TransLink go card system was developed by Cubic Transportation Services.

[edit] Using the go card

To use the Translink go card, users need to hold their card less then 10 cm away from the reader and touch of their service.

Under the frequent user scheme, go card users are charged half price fares after completing six journeys in a seven day period, which resets each Monday.

[edit] Types of go cards

A range of go cards exist. When a Go card is first purchased, a refundable deposit of $5.00 for concession users and $10.00 for standard users will apply, on top of which credit needs to be added to use the card.

Adult go card is for use by passengers without concessions.
Child go card is for use by children under the age of 15 years.
Concession go card is for use by passengers entitled to a concession, such as full time secondary and tertiary students, holders of a Pensioner Concession Card, and holders of a Repatriation Health Card.
Seniors go card is for use by passengers who have a Queensland Seniors Card issued by the Queensland State Government.

A Concession go card

An Adult go card

[edit] Go card on Airtrain

As of the 1st of June 2008, go Card users are now able to travel on the privately owned Brisbane Airport Airtrain. The delay in implentation was caused by the Airtrain not being part of the Translink network and requiring a second fare structure.