Pro-public transport policies produce both positive and negative benefits.
Category: Public transport
Queenslanders enjoy perpetual cheap transport
Following a six-month trial that saw fares capped at 50 cents, the scheme became ongoing from Monday.
Qld’s smart ticket system overdue and overblown
The project’s completion date is now scheduled for the end of 2027.
Perth rail link a model of visionary design
Stretching 21 kilometres from Bayswater to Ellenbrook the line incorporates five new train stations.
Parramatta bids for major rail hub
Council is calling on the state government to identify and protect land within Parramatta’s CBD.
Brisbane Metro launch date revealed
The announcement follows a commitment by government to lock-in 50-cent fares.
Free fares roll-on for NT bus passengers
The Northern Territory’s free public bus trial will be extended until 30 June next year.
Innovation needed to drive public transport usage
A new report from PTAANZ examines how the sector can move beyond the post-Covid phase.
Vic Gov: women bus drivers wanted
The bus industry is a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares
There has been a marked increase in use across the network according to government statistics.