- State Government to provide temporary town bus service in Broome following fold of Broome Explorer Bus
- Temporary TransBroome service to start Monday and run until the end of 2025
- Move comes following the strong advocacy of the Member for Kimberley, Divina D'Anna MLA
The State Government will step in to provide a town bus service for the Broome community, after the privately-operated Broome Explorer Bus ceased operation this week.
The Broome Explorer Bus travelled between Cable Beach, Chinatown and Town Beach, providing residents access to employment and local services, as well as access to key attractions, accommodation and businesses for tourists and visitors.
Its cessation this week leaves the Broome community without a functioning public transport system.
Starting Monday, 18 August 2025, temporary services will commence on the Broome Explorer Bus route, utilising three low-floor ex-Transperth buses which currently operate school bus routes within Broome.
The TransBroome-branded service will operate hourly between outside of school pick-up and drop-off times, utilising the Broome Explorer Bus's existing stops.
Fares for the service will align with the Transperth fare schedule, with payment possible via existing cash or EFTPOS systems.
The service will run until the end of the year while the Public Transport Authority undertakes a broader review of public transport services in Broome and considers options as to the ongoing delivery of this service.
For further information about the service, including its timetable, please visit www.transregional.wa.gov.au/broome .
As stated by Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Broome Explorer Bus played an important role in providing public transport to the people of Broome and tourists alike, so it's regrettable that it's ceased operating.
"This temporary service will ensure that Broome residents remain connected to employment and key services, and visitors can still access key destinations and businesses."
Comments attributed to Member for Kimberley Divina D'Anna MLA:
"I'm pleased that the State Government has been able to step in and provide a temporary public transport service for the Broome community.
"The service will be a convenient way to get around and won't impact the school bus routes currently provided by TransBroome.
"I encourage the community to make the most of the new service."
