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Public transport across the State of Victoria to be free in April
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/free-public-transport-april-victoria-fuel-prices-cost-of-living/106506974

It starts on Tuesday March 31 presumably so people don't think it's an April Fools day stunt

This is a practical intervention that State governments can make. And IF people swap from their cars, there'll be real savings

In Melbourne, patronage is still below pre-Covid levels, so there is scope to absorb more. But in regional areas, particularly on the North-East line to Albury, VLine trains are chockers

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.