WA LABOR’S 25% CONVENIENCE TAX Western Australians will be charged 25% extra to use the new contactless payment methods such as a phone or credit card on public transport from 1 January 2026. This Convenience Tax will be disappointing news to the over 90% of public transport users who currently use a SmartRider, who will pay 70 cents more - 25% - under the new flat fare if they choose to make the switch. The difference is not explained by processing surcharges, the cost of which Rita Saffioti sa