The Cat Bus In Perth

The Cat Bus In Perth

Driving down a main road in Perth, I glimpsed the elongated image of a cat on the side of a bus; it was going across and in front of us, and I had no time to get the camera out and up against the windscreen to snatch a photograph.

We had no idea of the bus timetable, or the route these buses would take, but patient Wendy (who loves cats as much as I do) was prepared to drive along the streets of Perth, in the hope of seeing another bus. We also had to hope it would be in a position where we were "pawsed" long enough for me to get a quick snap. 

Fate favours the brave (and feline friendly!) and we were lucky to catch a cat:

 

Like prowling panthers, patrolling the pathways of Perth

The cats show their value and inestimable worth;

Transporting their humans, hither and yon

North, south, east and west, until day is done.

The CBD district their regular haunt,

Medical Centres and stations all part of the jaunt.

They are really inclusive, it's so easy to see

Why the parading cats work successfully!  

 

They need little respite, with few days to rest

Like all good felines, they do only their best. 

The passengers see not their shining green eyes,

Or blue eyes to match Perth's sunny clear skies;  

Their job done with grace, and freedom to ride

They traverse the city: an impeccable guide!

 

And now some official information about the CAT buses, and their operation in the Central Business area in Perth:

 Our CAT (Central Area Transit) buses operate in the Perth CBD and Joondalup.

We use a colour-coding system in each area are to identify the different routes.

See below for an overview of our CAT services.

Perth CATs

Transperth’s CAT buses offer you a free, fast and convenient means of travelling around the Perth CBD. Whether you are in the CBD for shopping or travelling to an appointment, our CAT services make it easy to move around the city.

Blue CAT

Travels North/South between Perth Busport and Kings Park, via Perth Station and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.

Operates every day of the year, excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.

Green CAT

Travels between Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and Leederville Station, via City West Station.

Operates Monday to Friday, excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.

Purple CAT

Travels between Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and QEII Medical Centre and UWA via Kings Park and Thomas St.

Operates every day of the year.

Red CAT

Travels East / West between Matagarup Bridge (East Perth) and West Perth, via Perth Station and Perth Underground Station.

Operates every day of the year, excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.

Yellow CAT

Travels between Claisebrook Station (East Perth) and West Perth, via Perth Station.

Operates every day of the year, excluding Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.

For more information on the Perth CATs download the timetable.