Victoria: public transport tickets capped at 30 dollars weekly

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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

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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.”

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