50c Public Transport Surge

50c public transport surge

Queensland’s 50-cent fares have seen a surge in public transport usage across the state, according to government figures.

50 cent fares drive more Queenslanders to public transport

50 cent fares have saved Queenslanders $423 million in 12 months and sparked a 21% increase in public transport use, the state government says. The cheap fares scheme was started by the previous Labor state government but the current LNP state government made the scheme permanent last year. Public transport passengers numbers surged 22% in Brisbane, 20% on the Gold Coast, 20% on the Sunshine Coast and 24% in Moreton Bay amid 200 million trips in…