The Miles Labor Government is leading the nation by delivering another massive cost of living relief initiative to Queensland commuters, and busting congestion.
From 5 August, the cost of all Translink public transport services will be slashed to 50 cents, no matter where you live or how far you travel.
Existing commuters stand to save thousands of dollars. If Queenslanders switch from driving the savings could be enormous.
Significantly reducing the cost barrier to public transport will encourage more people to leave the car at home, leading to a reduction in road congestion.
A single bus takes 50 cars off the road and a train takes 600 cars off the road.
The initiative will be in place for six months.
Customers will still need to ‘tap on’ and ‘tap off’ for their journey using Smart Ticketing, a go card, or by purchasing a paper ticket, in order to access the reduced fare.
The Big Build is increasing capacity on the bus, rail and tram network as the population grows.
It’s expected this initiative will increase public transport patronage and reduce congestion on Queensland’s busy roads.
Public transport usage remains about 13 per cent below pre-COVID levels.
The measure is due to have a disinflationary effect and will help to lower both transport CPI and inflation in Queensland through the second half of the year.
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COST SAVINGS FOR BANCROFT ELECTORATE – EXAMPLES
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Tayla |
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Lives in Rothwell and works in an office in the Brisbane CBD 5 days a week. She travels on the train and uses her credit card to pay for her journey of 10 trips per week. |
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Current Fare |
50c Fare |
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$6.63 per trip |
50 cents per trip |
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Discount: 8 trips and 50% applied |
Nil |
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$59.67 per week |
$5 per week |
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SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS |
$1,312.08 |
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Chikita |
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Lives in Deception Bay and catches the bus to Westfield, North Lakes three times a week to meet with friends, shop and go to the movies. She uses a seniors go card. 6 trips per week. |
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Current Fare |
50c Fare |
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$1.42 per trip (off peak) |
50 cents per trip |
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Discount: Seniors concession |
Nil |
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$8.52 per week |
$3 per week |
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SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS |
$132.48 |
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Jarrod |
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Lives on the Sunshine Coast and commutes by train from Nambour 4 days per week to work in Mango Hill. 8 trips per week. |
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Current Fare |
50c Fare |
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$8.72 per trip |
50 cents per trip |
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Nil |
Nil |
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$69.76 per week |
$4 per week |
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SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS |
$1,578.24 |
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Chase |
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Lives in Narangba and heads to the UniSC Moreton Bay Campus 4 times a week and buys a student ticket each day. 8 trips per week. |
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Current Fare |
50c Fare |
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$1.78 per trip |
50 cents per trip |
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Discount: Student concession |
Nil |
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$14.24 per week |
$4 per week |
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SAVINGS OVER SIX MONTHS |
$245.76 |
All prices are current at date of publishing.
