New fare-capping scheme proposed for Wellington

New fare-capping scheme proposed for Wellington

Under the proposed new scheme, bus and train users would pay for up to eight trips a week and any additional trips would be free.

Public transport fare cap promised in Wellington

Image: TransdevUnder the proposal, passengers in Wellington would pay for a maximum of eight trips per week, with all additional travel by bus or train for the rest of the week free. The joint policy, released by Wellington mayoral candidate Andrew Little and Greater Wellington Regional Council candidates Daran Ponter and Tom James, is aimed at tackling the cost of living while boosting public transport use. Subscribe to our free weekly newslet…