Peter Riley4d ago

(Note: All public bus services in the greater #Darwin region and #AliceSprings have been #free since July 2024. )

One Month Free: April Victoria
All #publictransport across metropolitan and V/Line services will be free from Tuesday (March 31) until April 30.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/free-public-transport-april-victoria-fuel-prices-cost-of-living/106506974

Three Months Free: April - May - June Tasmania
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-29/free-public-transport-tasmania-until-july-to-counter-fuel-costs/106508198

But NOT in S.A.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/sa-treasurer-says-free-public-transport-not-on-the-cards/106510092

#costofliving #Fossilfuels #Minimumwage #workingpoor

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.

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/free-public-transport-french-cities/106510914

#costofliving #fossilfuels #France #freetravel #publictransport

Almost 50 French cities have free public transport. What can Australia learn?

There are growing calls in Australia for free public transport amid the Iran war with two states putting in place free services on a temporary basis. But in France, almost 50 cities have free public transport.

Apr 2 at 1:00amWeb