One of Australia’s leading mental health advocates is calling on the NSW Government to make public transport free, warning that a return to pandemic-era isolation poses a significant threat to Australians’ mental health. Fuel shortages and rapidly increasing prices are prompting more Australians to work from home. They have created real barriers for people getting…
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RTBU Calling For Action on Public Transport Fares
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State governments must make public transport free for all Australians, as urgent cost of living relief must be top of the agenda ahead of national cabinet meeting today. Worldwide fuel shock driven by conflict in the Middle East is placing significant pressure on households right across the country, with Australians paying more for petrol and…
Tram Project to Bring Jobs
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The Andrews Labor Government is on track to deliver the largest investment in locally-made trams in Australia’s history – supporting thousands of jobs and improving access to Melbourne’s iconic tram network. Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded the contract to build 100 new and accessible trams as part of the Labor Government’s $1.85 billion Next…
Better Technology and More Park and Ride Facilities
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The ACT Government is investing in better technology and more Park and Ride facilities to assist traffic flows and manage disruption across Canberra’s traffic network as we get on with major, job creating infrastructure projects for Canberra. “Our infrastructure plan is creating thousands of local jobs and supporting this city’s economic recovery,” Chief Minister Andrew…
Making Things Easier for Bendigo Cyclists
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Cyclists can soon bring their bicycles when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Andrews Labor Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Bike racks will be installed on all buses travelling 14 local routes in Bendigo, the Bendigo to Heathcote route and all buses travelling six local…
Roy Morgan Research Shows Public transport use increases in December quarter 2020
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New research shows over 7.8 million Australians aged 14+ (37%) used public transport during the December quarter 2020. This is up over 950,000 from the September quarter 2020 when just under 6.9 million (33%) were using public transport – a low reached during Melbourne’s long second lockdown and significant restrictions on people’s movement in Sydney.…
Free Public Transport for Senior Victorians & More Support for Disabled Victorians
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Senior Victorians and Carer Card holders will be able to enjoy free public transport from 21 to 28 March 2021. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan and Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll visited Southern Cross Station to announce the eight days of free travel on Melbourne trains, buses, trams, and regional V/Line…
Free Public Travel for Victorians on Christmas and New Year’s Day
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The Andrews Labor Government will provide free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to make sure Victorians can celebrate and reconnect with family and friends across the state. On Christmas Day, metropolitan and regional public transport will run to a regular public holiday timetable and will be free from 3am until 3am…
No Public Transport Fare Rise
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Public transport fares will not increase from 1 July, as Canberrans recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ACT Government knows that COVID-19 has put increased pressure on families, and every little bit counts,” Minister for Transport, Chris Steel commented “Many people rely on public transport to get around, and freezing bus and light rail fares…
Extra Trams to Get to St Kilda Festival
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With 400,000 people expected to head to the bay for the 40th St Kilda Festival next Sunday, the Andrews Labor Government is adding hundreds of extra tram services to get people to the festivities more quickly. “If you’re heading to the festival, leave the car at home. More than 650 extra tram services will be…