DATAFARE PASSENGER CARD
DATAFARE is an exciting innovation in electronic ticketing which provides the flexibility lacking on single journey tickets.

The advantages of DATAFARE are:
  • There is no expiry date
  • Avoids the hassles of paying cash to the driver for every trip
  • Transferable from one person to another

DATAFARE is simple to use. There are no PIN numbers to remember and
details of your card usage are available.

This brochure should answer most of the questions you are likely to have
about DATAFARE, but if you require further information see your driver
or contact our office.
For an application form
The following are a few typical questions and answers you may have about DATAFARE.
What is DATAFARE?
 DATAFARE is an electronic card approximately the size of a credit card, which is used to purchase bus travel.
How does DATAFARE work?
 On boarding the bus, simply hand your DATAFARE card to the driver and state your destination. The driver will issue a ticket and the electronic ticket machine will eject your card.
The issued ticket will show the following:
  • the normal fare
  • the remaining credit on your DATAFARE.

This ticket must be retained for the duration of the journey.
How do I pay for my travel?
 Simply hand your DATAFARE card to the driver and tell him/her how many dollars worth of travel you wish to buy. Your DATAFARE will then be validated for that amount and a receipt detailing the purchase issued to you. Please retain this receipt for your records.
Note: The minimum purchase of travel is $20.00.
Where do I get my DATAFARE card?
  • At our depot at 4 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills Telephone: (02) 9450 2277,
  • By posting your completed application form to our office
  • You may give your driver a completed application form and cheque for the deposit ($11 inc GST) and minimum credit of $20.00. We will return the card to you as soon as possible.
Who can use DATAFARE?
 DATAFARE is transferable. If you wish other family members or friends may use it as well. Standard student and pensioner discounts.
How much does it cost?
 The cards are expensive for us to buy and therefore a fully refundable $10.00 deposit is applicable to each card on purchase.
DATAFARE is of sturdy construction and with normal care will last indefinitely. Provided the card is returned in working condition, the deposit will be refunded.
What if I lose my DATAFARE?
 Because of its transferability the following advice is offered:
  • Always keep your DATAFARE in a safe place.
  • If misplaced, report it to our office immediately, quoting your card number which is found on the reverse side of your card. Please make a note of this number in case your card is lost or stolen. Once informed, Forest will make every effort to trace the card and have it returned to
    you.
  • In the event of the card not being returned, any remaining credit on
    the card and the $10.00 deposit will be forfeited.