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Free public transport ruled out for NSW as fuel crisis worsens
Despite a 4.5% rise in rail and metro use, NSW declines free public transport, citing costs and short-term war impacts while federal laws aim to boost fuel supplies.
- On Sunday, NSW Transport Minister John Graham ruled out free public transport, rejecting the approach taken by Victoria and Tasmania amid rising fuel prices.
- Sydney public transport usage has surged, with rail and metro patronage up 4.5 per cent and bus usage up 3.7 per cent as NSW faces significant fuel shortages, including 66 petrol stations entirely out of fuel.
- Defending the decision, Graham noted the network costs millions daily, arguing the government must "keep our powder dry & to assist the broader economy" rather than implementing short-term fare-free policies.
- State Treasurer Daniel Mookhey dismissed an "expensive" knee-jerk reaction on Sunday, emphasizing the government is examining usage patterns to potentially lift services where appropriate to meet mounting demand.
- Federal parliament will rush emergency laws into session on Monday to boost Australia's fuel stocks as leaders warn the conflict affecting supply will last more than a month.
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Free public transport ruled out for NSW as fuel crisis worsens
The state government has implored drivers to not panic and to avoid hoarding fuel.
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Despite renewed calls from the Coalition and the New South Wales Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) for free public transport to combat rising fuel prices, the New South Wales government has ruled out the free transport option, arguing that it would result in millions of dollars in losses daily and negatively impact future economic development.
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