Free public transport in Tasmania for three months to counter fuel crisis

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.

Free travel on Tasmanian bus routes from tomorrow

TRAVEL on all public bus services in Tasmania will be free of charge from tomorrow, premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced. This will include Kinetic services in the Derwent Valley, including school buses. “We know the rising cost of fuel is impacting the family budget, and that’s why we have again taken strong and decisive action to protect Tasmanians,” Mr Rockliff said. “We are stepping up to support Tasmanians when they need it most, deliverin…

Tasmania makes buses free as fuel crisis pushes commuters onto public transport

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