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Perth Stadium off limits to cars and Uber, but not taxis

Sports fans hoping to arrive at the new Perth Stadium by car have been dealt a blow, after the State Government confirmed there will be no pick-up or drop-off zones for private vehicles and ride-share services.

Registered taxis will have access to a cab rank in the stadium precinct, but Uber drivers and other ride-share companies will be prevented from using Victoria Park Drive to deliver passengers.

The 2-kilometre road runs directly past the stadium, connecting Graham Farmer Freeway with Great Eastern Highway.

The announcement comes after the Government launched a targeted advertising campaign two days before Christmas, urging people to catch public transport to the new 60,000 seat venue.

At the time, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said buses and trains — including special shuttle services — would be "pretty much the only way" to get to and from the stadium.

Drivers are expected to use car parks in East Perth, the CBD and Belmont Park, with shuttle buses running to the stadium, while ride-share users will be able to be dropped off outside the stadium's traffic management area.

People who are unable to catch public transport due to a disability or mobility issues will have access to limited parking, coordinated through an online registration system.

'Not a place for cars': Newman

Public transport expert Peter Newman said "intensive mass transit" was the only feasible transport plan for the stadium.

"People have just got to get into their head this is not a place to go to by car," Professor Newman said.

"This is a growing up thing for Perth. We're not used to this, but it's what most cities do."

Professor Newman said the stadium, located on the Burswood Peninsula, presented a different logistical challenge to Subiaco Oval.

"It used to be a lot easier to get to Subi by car. Public transport got more and more priority, it got built into the tickets and in the end, far more people were getting there by public transport than by private. This is a step further," he said.

Lessons learnt elsewhere

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries declined requests for an interview, but released a statement saying extensive research had been conducted at venues in Australia and overseas.

"A key lesson learnt was that large numbers of cars in proximity to the Stadium are not desirable as significant delays can occur following an event," the statement said.

"There is no dedicated private or on-demand vehicle drop off areas... as a facility of this kind would undermine the public transport which will be used by the overwhelming majority of Stadium attendees."

The department said it had held talks with ride-share operators since 2016 to develop a solution that did not "impact the carefully designed" public transport plan.

At least one operator, Uber, said it was prepared to continue discussions with the Government.

"We're ready to work with VenuesLive so that they can provide their customers with all available transportation options," Uber spokesman Matt Wing told the ABC.

In a statement, Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said the stadium's location meant there was "very little interface" with the wider road network.

"Adding more private vehicles and ride-share drop offs into the mix would interfere with bus services, create safety concerns for pedestrians and cause traffic congestion issues," Ms Saffioti said.

The stadium will hold its first major public event, a family day for 110,000 people, on January 21.

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