NSW’s Opal transport fares to rise by 3 per cent from July | mattonews
The NSW government will raise public transport fares by an average of 3 per cent early next month, less than the rate of inflation but double the size of the increase last year.
While the average fare increase will be 3 per cent, a $50 weekly cap for adults, $25 for young people and concession holders, and a $2.50 daily cap for Gold Senior and Pensioner Opal cardholders will remain.The latest increase compares with a 4.4 per cent rise in Sydney’s consumer price index over the 12 months to March. It is lower than a 5 per cent hike recommended by the state’s pricing regulator.
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