Labour vows to put $20-a-week cap on public transport, $10 outside main centres

Mind the gap: Labour's policy platform empty no more

The Labour Party’s long-stalled election policy train finally pulled away from the platform today, first stop an ambitiously costed $20 cap on weekly public transport fares in the three main cities. Passengers in Dunedin and regional areas with qualifying public transport will be offered a $10 weekly cap. The party estimates average weekly savings for Auckland and Wellington users of around $25 (or $1200 a year), $10 in Christchurch and, for exa…

Labour pledges $20-a-week public transport fare cap

Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour has vowed to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in main centres and $10 everywhere else if elected.

Labour's long-awaited election policy revealed: Public transport costs to be capped

Labour is pledging to cap weekly public transport costs across the country to $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 for all other areas.

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"Our fare cap is a major cost-of-living commitment designed to put money back into the pockets of commuters, students and families," Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said.

Labour vows to put $20-a-week cap on public transport, $10 outside main centres

And an even lower $10 cap would apply outside main centres, Chris Hipkins has revealed in his party's first policy in months.

Labour's first election policy revealed: Public transport costs to be capped

Labour is pledging to cap weekly public transport costs across the country to $20 in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and $10 for all other areas. The...