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The best way to help people reduce their fuel use is to give them more options.
We look forward to seeing more investment in walking, cycling and public transport in the upcoming Federal and State budgets. #auspol

Public Transport Users Assoc 1d ago

Steamrail isn't free like V/Line is right now, but at least you know you'll get a seat!

Public Transport Users Assoc 3d ago

If people are trying out public transport during the free period, it's as important as ever that they have a good experience to encourage them to become regular users. Overcrowded and unreliable services don't help. State Govt and the transport operators need to do better. https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2026-04-08/day-long-rail-disruption-hits-cranbourne-pakenham-lines/

Day-long rail disruption hits Cranbourne, Pakenham lines

Commuters on the Cranbourne and East Pakenham lines experienced a major disruption that stretched from the early morning into the afternoon peak on Tuesday 7 April, during the second week of free public transport. Metro Trains advised the disruption began about 11pm on Monday night and was not fully resolved until about 4.45pm on Tuesday. [...]

Dandenong Star Journal

Public Transport Users Assoc 5d ago

It's World Health Day!
Public transport (and walking/biking to the stop or station) are healthier for people than driving, and also help reduce air pollution, with health benefits for everyone.

Read more about the benefits of using public transport here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-019-0853-y

Public Transport Users Assoc 6d ago

More passengers on board is a good thing, but some services aren't coping. The Government must boost capacity wherever possible, and reinstate V/Line seat bookings for those who need them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf3WTtE0fA4

Chaos emerges as trains become packed | 9 News Australia

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Public Transport Users Assoc Apr 5

Free or not free, if the bus is not running today, you can't catch it.
In Melbourne and in regional towns, dozens of buses don't run 7 days a week, including some routes serving major shopping centres.

Public Transport Users Assoc Apr 3

This map of household cost-of-living stress and car dependency is more important than ever right now. Public transport services in the most affected areas are inadequate. Government should be doing what they can to boost them. Even just running the buses more often can help a lot to provide options.

Public Transport Users Assoc Mar 31

Zip lines to Fishermans Bend: With the State Government failing to commit to major public transport upgrades into the growing precinct, such as the Metro 2 tunnel or even tram extensions, a plan has emerged to run zip lines into the area. https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/zip-line-plan-for-fishermans-bend/

Public Transport Users Assoc Mar 31

The free PT month is an opportunity for government to improve services so more people can make use of the offer, and to look at fare reform (such as short trip fares and automatic weekly caps) to make public transport more cost-competitive with driving on a permanent basis. https://ptua.org.au/posts/2026/free-pt-in-april/

Free PT in April – Public Transport Users Association

Public Transport Users Assoc Mar 30

Do you use a prepaid Myki Pass, such as a 4+ week or yearly Commuter Club Pass? There's been some confusion over the April free period, but the Government tells us you don't have to do anything - Passes will be automatically extended.

Official info: https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/free-public-transport-across-victoria