Public Transport Fares Slashed to 50 Cents per Journey

The price of public transport fares in Queensland will be slashed to 50 cents per journey for six months, ahead of the state election. Reduced fares will be available on all Translink services anywhere in the state from Aug. 5, however, it does not apply to privately-owned transport services. The government hopes reduced train, bus and ferry fares will encourage more people to travel without their cars, with public transport usage about 13 percent below pre-pandemic levels. The 50-cent fares will apply to all commuters, meaning concession card holders who already have access to reduced ticket prices will see their fares further reduced. The government claims reduced prices would also have a “disinflationary effect.”...