The state government has confirmed that the 50-cent fare policy for public transport will be made permanent, benefiting Queenslanders. Originally introduced by the Labor government, the policy has been adopted by the current government and is expected to continue increasing public transport patronage.
will be able to keep enjoying 50-cent fares on public transport after the state government confirms the policy will be made permanent.
had announced the popular policy would remain in place during the state election campaign, with his government today announcing the cut had been adopted permanently.Queenslanders will be able to keep enjoying 50-cent fares on public transport after the state government confirms the policy will be made permanent. The bus networks run by Translink in the rest of Queensland will also stay cheaper.He said patronage on all public transport had gone up and had saved people an estimated $110 million.
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