Single fares on Sydney’s public transport should be increased by 5 per cent annually over the next four years, the state's pricing regulator has recommended
Single fares for Sydney’s public transport should be increased by 5 per cent annually over the next four years but more discounts should be offered to regular users, according to the state’s pricing regulator.
While the IPART recommended an increase in fares, the draft report also suggests the government introduce a range of cost-saving measures for regular commuters and low-income passengers.Those include offering people discounted fares after travelling three-to-four days a week, rather than the current eight-trip threshold, as well as discounted off-peak fares for all modes of transport except ferries.
A spokeswoman for Transport Minister Andrew Constance said the government would have the final say on Opal fares.
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