This dataset contains Official Ferry Utilisation figures. Opal tap-on/tap-off data (representing an individual entering & exiting a wharf), is allocated to a route and aggregated to a monthly figure for the estimated number of trips. Starting July 1, 2024, the methodology for calculating trip numbers for individual lines and operators will change to more accurately reflect the services our passengers use within the transport network. This new approach will apply to trains, metros, light rail, and ferries, and will soon be extended to buses. Aggregations between line, agency, and mode levels will no longer be valid, as a passenger may use multiple lines on a single trip. Trip numbers at the line, operator, or mode level should be used as reported, without further combinations. The dataset includes reports based on both the new and old methodologies, with a transition to the new method taking place over the coming months. As a result of this change, caution should be exercised when analysing longer trends that utilise both datasets. More information on NRT ROAM can be accessed here Caution School Student travel using concessional Opal cards is included. However this may be underrepresented, due to inconsistent tap-on/tap-off behaviour by students Magnetic Stripe Ticketing (MST – paper tickets) data was also available in July 2016. MST patronage data for July is available here: http://www.bts.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/233/Jul-16_MST_patronage_all_... Opal data may be subject to minor revision for the two months following upload Data is static at a point in time, and may not match other reports that are real time All non-Opal travel is excluded, for example transport concession entitlement cards, integrated ticketing for major events, and fare non-compliance An Opal Trip is defined as a tap-on/tap-off pair (including where only a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded) Contactless Travel Payment (CTP) trial started on 6 July 2017 for the F1 Manly/Circular Quay ferry service The timetable change on 26 November 2017 results in new route definitions with new patronage splits. This change makes patronage comparisons by route inconsistent before and after this date. The splits by route will be continually updated each month to adjust for changes in commuter behaviour in response to the change in timetable Historical data may change as new Opal data and patronage route splits becomes available for reporting Manly Fast Ferry joined the Opal Network 1 October 2023. Their patronage data is included as part of F1 Manly data from October 2023.

This dataset contains a consolidated view of Official Utilisation figures across all transport modes (train, metro, bus, ferry and light rail). Opal daily tap-on/tap-off data is aggregated to a total monthly figure representing the estimated number of trips across all transport modes. Starting July 1, 2024, the methodology for calculating trip numbers for individual lines and operators will change to more accurately reflect the services our passengers use within the transport network. This new approach will apply to trains, metros, light rail, and ferries, and will soon be extended to buses. Aggregations between line, agency, and mode levels will no longer be valid, as a passenger may use multiple lines on a single trip. Trip numbers at the line, operator, or mode level should be used as reported, without further combinations. The dataset includes reports based on both the new and old methodologies, with a transition to the new method taking place over the coming months. As a result of this change, caution should be exercised when analysing longer trends that utilise both datasets. More information on NRT ROAM can be accessed here

This dataset contains the Opal patronage data for train, bus, ferry and light rail since January 2020. The data is available by public transport mode, day of the week and of key commercial centres in greater Sydney and regional NSW.

This dataset contains Official Light Rail Utilisation figures. Opal tap-on/tap-off data (representing an individual entering and exiting a Light Rail station), is aggregated to a total monthly figure representing the estimated number of trips. Starting July 1, 2024, the methodology for calculating trip numbers for individual lines and operators will change to more accurately reflect the services our passengers use within the transport network. This new approach will apply to trains, metros, light rail, and ferries, and will soon be extended to buses. Aggregations between line, agency, and mode levels will no longer be valid, as a passenger may use multiple lines on a single trip. Trip numbers at the line, operator, or mode level should be used as reported, without further combinations. The dataset includes reports based on both the new and old methodologies, with a transition to the new method taking place over the coming months. As a result of this change, caution should be exercised when analysing longer trends that utilise both datasets. More information on NRT ROAM can be accessed here Caution School Student travel using concessional Opal cards is included. However this may be underrepresented, due to inconsistent tap-on/tap-off behaviour by students at light rail stations Magnetic Stripe Ticketing (MST – paper tickets) data was also available in July 2016. MST patronage data for July is available here Opal data may be subject to minor revision for the two months following upload Data is static at a point in time, and may not match other reports that are real time All non-Opal travel is excluded, for example transport concession entitlement cards, integrated ticketing for major events, and fare non-compliance An Opal Trip is defined as a tap-on/tap-off pair (including where only a single tap-on or tap-off is recorded) A significant portion of the Light Rail line was closed during the months of January 2017 and 2018, resulting in lower number of trips in both months Please note: the data includes Newcastle Light Rail

This dataset provides an indicator of historic ferry occupancy for individual ferry services from November 2019. The legacy Ferry Opal Allocation Model (FOAM) will be replaced with a new Near Real Time (NRT) FOAM from the 26 August 2024.

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This dataset provides an indicator of historic rail occupancy for individual rail services from July 2019. Data included in ROAM - Rail Opal Assignment Model - includes Sydney Trains (T1 - T9) and Metro (Metro North West line) services. Note: With the introduction of the new City and Southwest Metro line, Transport is moving to a new Opal Allocation Model to handle the complexity that these new services will bring. The legacy Rail Opal Allocation Model (ROAM) data will be replaced with a new Near Real Time (NRT) ROAM from May 2024.

Reported 2017 calendar year ferry terminals as surveyed by the 2018 NCFO. Some terminals are reported by more than one ferry operator.

This is the Operator Segment file for the 2020 National Census of Ferry Operators. It is one of five data sets that make up the 2020 NCFO

In Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, the Hunter and the Illawarra area, fares are calculated based on the distance travelled from tap on to tap off, payment method, the mode of transport, concession eligibility (or free travel) and any Opal benefits such as discounts and capped fares that apply. This dataset provides the Opal Distance for all modes of transport and the Opal Fare Values for each mode of transport. The Opal Fares Business Rules and Information document provides the latest supporting information. For additional information about Opal Fares, Default fares and how Opal Fares are calculated, visit the Transport Fares and Payments website.