The NSW government will raise public transport fares by an average of 3 per cent early next month, less than the rate of inflation but double the size of the increase last year.
While the average fare increase will be 3 per cent, a $50 weekly cap for adults, $25 for young people and concession holders, and a $2.50 daily cap for Gold Senior and Pensioner Opal cardholders will remain.The latest increase compares with a 4.4 per cent rise in Sydney’s consumer price index over the 12 months to March. It is lower than a 5 per cent hike recommended by the state’s pricing regulator.
Mattonews I suppose they have to pay for the Metro somehow - but ripping off rail passengers is not the way. I would just like my trains to run on time and regularly.
Mattonews Is this to pay for the minimum wage increases and to help stop further inflation hikes? Seems basic economics and common sense doesn’t exist anymore! 🤔
Mattonews liberals boutta blame albanese for this