So public transport users have supported the system by paying for it, now it will be free for motorists? Why? Because they will be suffering?

It’s cool that there is extra capacity available, but why isn’t it being used to reduce the current overcrowding on peak services?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/free-public-transport-april-victoria-fuel-prices-cost-of-living/106506974

Public transport to be free for Victorians in April as fuel prices climb

The Victorian government says public transport will be free across the state in April in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressure as fuel prices continue to climb.

It’s amusing that Labor politicians have this privileged way of thinking.

“The schmucks who use it every day can eat a bag of dicks, but those unaccustomed to public transport will require a softer cushion to ease their pain.”

@kentparkstreet1 I agree. It's an ass faced reaction by government.
Instead of making public transport more available and reliable for the majority over the decades, they pander to the regular petrol users. Cos yeah, life is tough when you have to decide between food on your table or food for your SUV (I exaggerate 😉).

@Stevie63

Increasing capacity and improving safety so everyone can use the system and save money would be a more honest approach. This feels like PR.