Why Free Public Transport Won’t Come to Sydney Any Time Soon

Why free public transport won’t come to Sydney any time soon

The premier is resisting offering free fares as experts warn those hardest hit by fuel prices in regional areas would end up subsidising wealthier people.

Dire reason NSW won’t follow Victoria’s free transport lead

Victorians and Tasmanians will get free public transport to help with the ongoing fuel crisis.

NSW rejects free PT measure as union calls for national fare relief

Image: Transport for NSWA major state has revealed it won’t make public transport free despite unions calling for the federal government to make networks free for all Australians. The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has called on state governments to make public transport free for all Australians in a cost-of-living measure. “The budgets of working people and families are being strained more than ever and they’re looking to our leaders for cost …

“Regional families should not be left behind again” - NSW Nationals

Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole has called on the Minns Labor Government to follow the lead of Victoria and Tasmania and immediately deliver free public transport across NSW throughout April. Mr Toole said if other states can step up and provide real cost-of-living relief, there is no excuse for NSW Labor… The post “Regional families should not be left behind again” appeared first on NSW Nationals.

“Beyond belief”: NSW slammed for not following Vic, Tassie on free public transport

Victoria and Tasmania are rolling out free public transport to ease fuel price pain, but other states are holding back. The post “Beyond belief”: NSW slammed for not following Vic, Tassie on free public transport appeared first on SmartCompany.