From August 5, Queenslanders will pay just 50 cents for each bus, train, ferry and light rail journey they take.
The dramatic reduction was recently announced by Queensland Premier Steven Miles as part of a six-month trial aimed at encouraging public transport use and easing road congestion.
“Public transport usage has never returned to its pre-COVID levels and that’s one of the things contributing to congestion, particularly in the south-east”, said Miles. “Fifty-cent fares will give people a reason to rethink their habits.”
It’s a wonder, if he was feeling brave, Miles didn’t just abolish fares entirely to reduce administrative costs.
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