Labor promises $30 weekly cap for Victorian public transport amid push for free travel

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Victoria Labor leader Ben Carroll has promised a $30 weekly cap on public transport fares from January 1 if the party is re-elected. The proposal follows temporary discounted fares introduced after fuel-price pressures linked to the US-Iran war; the Greens are calling for free travel.

Premier Ben Carroll says two-year limit will be in place on 1 January if re-elected, while Greens say there should be no fares Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Public transport fares in Victoria will be capped at $30 a week if the Labor government is re-elected next month. The premier, Ben Carroll, on Monday said the fare cap would begin on 1 January, the day after half-price fares end. The discounted fares were introduced after a period of free public transport in response to the fuel crisis sparked by the US-Iran war. “This is real cost-of-living relief that helps a regular commuter save $1,400 a year,” Carroll said. “Everyone can benefit, but full-time workers will benefit most.” Continue reading...