Inner West On Demand service
Earn up to $2 travel credit every time you transfer between Opal and On Demand services in the Inner West within 60 minutes. Find out more about travel credit.
On Demand public transport service for Sydney's Inner West is operated by Transit Systems' BRIDJ service.
On Demand buses run across the Inner West, including Rhodes Waterside Shopping Centre, Concord General Hospital, Mortlake, Breakfast Point, Cabarita, Canada Bay, Burwood and Strathfield.
The route covers the 'first and last mile' gaps between existing transport hubs, making it easier to get around the local community.
Bookings
After you book you will receive a booking confirmation and an estimated pick-up and drop-off time at your chosen location. Bookings can be made up to 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.
If you cannot make a booking via the BRIDJ app, please call 02 8118 7261 for assistance.
Fares
A one-way trip is equivalent to Opal peak and off-peak bus fares.
Adult
| Distance | Peak | Off peak |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 km | $3.20 | $2.24 |
| 3 - 8 km | $3.79 | $2.65 |
| 8+ km | $4.87 | $3.40 |
Concession
Concession fare eligibility: concession card holders, including pensioners, seniors, students and apprentices.
| Distance | Peak | Off peak |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 3 km | $1.60 | $1.12 |
| 3 - 8 km | $1.89 | $1.32 |
| 8+ km | $2.43 | $1.70 |
Hours of operation
Newington to Lidcombe
| Monday to Friday | 6.20am-7pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 9am-5pm |
Rest of zone*
| Monday to Friday | 6am-11.30pm |
|---|---|
| Weekends and public holidays | 8am-8.30pm |
*Please note the hours of operation vary within different areas of the zone. Please check the BRIDJ app for your area.
What is travel credit?
With Opal Connect, you can earn up to $2 in travel credits every time you transfer within 60 minutes between Opal and On Demand services in Inner West.
You will need an Opal Connect account to start earning travel credit. Sign up for an Opal Connect account, link your Opal card and add a payment card. Then download the BRIDJ app from the App Store or Google Play and log in using your Opal Connect account username and password.
Once you've completed these steps, any travel credit you earn will be added to your Opal Connect account. When you have accumulated enough credit, you can use it to pay for your next On Demand trip.
For more details, see the Opal Connect travel credit help page.
Map
The Inner West On Demand service area covers Newington, Lidcombe, Sydney Olympic Park, Rhodes, Mortlake, Concord, Strathfield, North Strathfield, Cabarita, Canada Bay, Burwood and Five Dock.
