Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
Victoria and Tasmania incentivise commuters not to drive as the Iran war causes the price of petrol to shoot up.
Two Australian states offer free public transport as war pushes up fuel prices
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Free public transport in Tasmania for three months to counter fuel crisis
The Tasmanian government says public transport will be free statewide for three months, starting on Monday, in response to surging fuel prices.
Victoria and Tasmania get free public transport in fuel crisis but NSW and WA to keep collecting fares
Allan government says measure is temporary as energy shock from Middle East conflict sees petrol prices soar Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Public transport will be free in Victoria for a month and in Tasmania until July, in an effort to encourage people to switch from driving and to alleviate the surge in fuel demand. However, the NSW and Western Australian governments will not follow suit, with NSW’s transport minister saying it needs to “keep our powder dry” to deal with a crisis that may last much longer than a month. Continue reading...
Public transport to be free for Victorians in April
The Victorian government says public transport will be free across the state in April in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressure as fuel prices continue to climb.
No transport relief for Sydneysiders as fuel prices surge
The NSW Liberals and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) have renewed calls for free public transport in response to surging fuel prices.
Free public transport introduced in Australia to combat rising fuel costs
Public transport will be made free in two Australian states because of rising petrol shortages due to the Iran war.
WA businesses say matter of weeks before fuel crisis sparks serious price rises
Country business owners say they have worked to absorb price increases, but will be forced to pass on costs to consumers if the supply of fuel to regional WA isn't stabilised.
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