Advocacy groups in Melbourne’s west have responded to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s message to the nation to “catch the bus” amid the fuel price issue, saying the crisis exposes the area’s
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Free public transport boost welcomed but gaps remain
The introduction of free public transport across Victoria for April and across Tasmania for three months is expected to deliver immediate relief for passengers, but transport advocates say the real test
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Kinetic leader says network ready for increased patronage during free PT periods
The CEO of Australasia’s largest bus operator has welcomed free public transport initiatives across the country, saying fuel supply is secure and services are running consistently for an increased number
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NSW rejects free PT measure as union calls for national fare relief
A major state has revealed it won’t make public transport free despite unions calling for the federal government to make networks free for all Australians.
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has called
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Will halving the fuel excise actually save bus networks?
The Bus Industry Confederation (BIC) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to halve the fuel excise, but warns the move falls short of what is needed to protect Australia’s bus networks.
The
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Victoria and Tasmania roll out free public transport to ease fuel pressure
The Victorian and Tasmanian governments have announced over the weekend they will make public transport free across the states in a move designed to ease cost-of-living pressures driven by rising fuel
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Updated Melbourne bus routes on the way following Metro Tunnel opening
Transport Victoria has revealed more Melbourne bus routes will be updated in the coming weeks in the aftermath of the Metro Tunnel opening.
As part of the re-coordination of the Metro Tunnel and related
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Canberra’s biggest transport upgrade in 50 years opens in Woden
Construction of Canberra’s new Woden public transport interchange has been completed, marking a major milestone in what the ACT government describes as the largest investment in the precinct in more
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Victorian campaign calls for expanded bus services amid fuel supply issues
A Victorian community campaign is calling on the state government to boost local bus services to help residents cope with fuel supply issues and rising prices.
The Dandenong based Fix Dandy Buses has added
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Bus leads the way in WA patronage record
Following the recent announcement of Western Australia’s record public transport patronage numbers, the state’s statistical breakdown shows bus is leading the way.
There were more than 150 million
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