Daily zone 1 and 2 fares would drop from $9.20 to $2, or from $4.60 to $1 for concession holders.Other concessions and discounts would remain.The Victorian opposition has pledged to cap public transport fares at $2 a day if it wins the state election in November.
Liberal Party leader Matt Guy said the move would cut costs for Victorian families, with his party calling the $2 cap the biggest fare reduction in Australian history.“Behind keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table, transport is one of the“By reining in Labor’s spiralling debt, Victorian students, workers and households will be better supported under our strong long-term economic plan.
The cost of the Frankston line work wasn’t revealed, with Andrews stating it would be included with crossing removals on the Melton and Upfield lines will be revealed in the pre-election budget as they are government announcements. “They did privatise public transport and when they were last in government, they provided the single biggest increase in fares,” Andrews said in response.Shadow public transport minister Danny O’Brien said the low fares would save money for families and boost public transport use.
LivingFeng rpjward Hello
rpjward Cheaper fares while scraping trains? Libs make no sense
rpjward The headline would be different if this was a Labour initiative - they would be screaming about cost blowouts and unfunded, near sighted policies. long ago lost its independence that was so highly valued by the Victorian community. Now a gutter rag like theheraldsun
rpjward And compensate the private transport from govt funds? Just another rort from thé Liberals to give more public funds to their mates & donors.
rpjward 😂😂😂😂 it's the LNP corporation so, yes they could cut the fare to $2 but parking or platform entry would have a fee of $50 a day
rpjward Empty promises: the liberal government has never delivered on making things easier on the middle class. They’re only interested in lies:
rpjward It's a stupid idea... I want to know what they will do to improve hospitals and services...
rpjward Expecting to see this retracted tomorrow AFTER the Libs do the costings...
rpjward interesting article ... i'm still with Dan overall
rpjward Breaking: If elected, Matt Guy promises to also cap the price of coffee at $2 a day! Also $2 a day house mortgages and $2 a day Happy Meals! Nothing in Victoria over $2! GranSale springst
rpjward Free Tummy Rubs!!
rpjward The Liberals are desperate.
rpjward We don’t want cheap fares we want infrastructure.The Libs really really don’t get it .Talk about head in the sand.
rpjward We all know what a liberal promise is worth. No cuts to the ABC. No tax rises..
stevoB59 rpjward CookVersusCrook
rpjward Another “idea” by guy with no real thought. Guess he’s gonna increase taxes to make up for it
rpjward If wishes were horses, Matthew would ride.
rpjward What happened with all that police investigations into some tawdry goings on in the Vic Liberal party?
rpjward Danny boy would promise his child to get re-elected... andrewsmustgo
rpjward WOFTAM Mathew guy no idea Can't trust a Victorian Liberal
rpjward Is Matthew Guy going to stop having lobsters with mobsters🤔 Is Tim Smith going to shop crashing cars into children's bedrooms while drunk?🤬 Are you going to mention the Victorian Liberals are under investigation by the police? auspol insiders abcnews
rpjward I pledge that everyone will get a free unicorn if I win the election. It's about as likely as lobster boy winning it.
rpjward A sus media outfit acting as a propaganda platform for an even more sus political party
rpjward Then the Transport operators will go broke, or make so little that the trains,trams & buses will become death traps, as they fall into disrepair. And the Libs will bring in low paid wages for all staff & drivers. Ask the transport operators & all staff if they agree with that.
rpjward 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
rpjward Great! Can we all just buy our $2 tickets and dump the myki and all the tracking?
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rpjward Bullshit
rpjward The public is paying too much on fares & tolls.
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rpjward Liberals: 'We can be bigger socialists'
rpjward Hysterical - the greens & left have been gifted one of their dreams but they need to argue it’s irresponsible
rpjward Matt’s next election promise- free rides to the moon on the back of golden unicorns 🦄
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rpjward Zahedan in Iran killed more than 90 people.They were never separatists.during the Iranian revolution,they killed kids,men and women.more of people were arrested and tortured,but you still treat them like a normal government and you don't expel their ambassadors? IranRevolution
rpjward Hahahah create more chaos 🤦♂️ Dan will destroy the lobster 🦞 guy
rpjward Don't listen to any of these thieves, your state Victoria is broke and whoever is in power will have to raise fees and taxes. But sack Dan for sure!
rpjward we need better/more service instead of cheap service
rpjward Instead, how about employing people on metro and regional busses, trams and trains to ensure people pay their way and to improve safety, and maybe sensible timetables and routes might be good too. More regional trains linking more places.
rpjward $2 train fare is like 1980s price 😅 ... Lets see, what does $2-$2.5 buy you from 7-Eleven these days ? .... a Kinda Surprise and that's about it
rpjward On 9NewsMelb tonight this story outlined Matthew Guy and his family will save $32 daily as a result of these changes. The takeaway ~ Matthew Guy and the Victorian Liberals always put themselves first. What about regional Victoria..? auspol Springst
rpjward Yes, but not for long, won’t be able to build anything, tell us what services will need to be cut, because of the lost income. Rubbish.
rpjward Does this include the wealthy & well off?
rpjward Tax cut with extra steps
rpjward These guys are continually playing political games, always to the detriment of the general public and to the enrichment of the wealthy. The biggest users of public transport are the well-to-do who work in the CBD. The rest simply don't have convenient public transport.
rpjward PTUA and the Greens want to scrape the Free Trams Zone in Melbourne. Extend it not scrap it. Put the Greens last
rpjward What services are they going to cut?
rpjward Socialists!
rpjward How will they pay for it? Anyone ask Appears not!!
rpjward Gotta love the libs, cap fares so more people catch transport but invest zero $$ into the public transport system. All this will lead to is overcrowded trains.
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rpjward Trains in Melbourne are already largely subsidized- more than other states. This will only compound the situation. What happened to the great Liberal “user pays” principle of old? Presumably now ditched in favour of vote buying.
rpjward How will this be funded, we can’t afford it. Matt Guy and LNP will remove SkyRail and return level crossings and introduce tolls to afford new transport policy $2 a ride 😂
rpjward Have no idea what it will cost but
rpjward Looks like both the Age and Herald Sun have swung into top gear on the LNP election campaign
rpjward Why not extend the free CBD zone to the whole of the metro area 🚞🚉🚄
rpjward Victoria Liberals are under investigation for embezzling public money and SEXUAL HARASSMENT? But this is the propaganda you write! You are a disgrace to journalism And we will show you how disgusted we are at the Victorian election DANSLIDE IS COMING
rpjward You just know they are going to introduce a charge to park at railway stations..in lieu...
rpjward And the tax payer will make up the rest as usual. No wonder cost of living keeps going up. Both sides suck.
rpjward I see Guy is using the old 'revitalise the CBD' chestnut as part of his pitch for this. Anyone who has been to the CBD on any weekend of late knows its heaving. The quieter times are M-F, and that's because of less office workers. $2 train fares will do NOTHING to fix that.
rpjward The AGE always delivers for me. Every morning I ponder on what piece of biased LNP journalistic dribble will I encounter today. And each and every day the AGE delivers.
rpjward I smell fear and desperation.
rpjward “Cap public transport fees for Melbourne only” not anyone in any regional area. Governing got the CBD as always 🙄
rpjward This is a good policy.
rpjward More lies from the Lobster King the liberals just can’t help themselves can they
rpjward Desperate
rpjward Had to double check if this was the parody account again Ah yes. This time it's not!
rpjward Peter Dutton says the Andrews Govt is the most corrupt in Australia, he's right so whatever it takes he has to be removed. If you dont agree get set for a continuation of a miserable life under the Butcher of Spring St. Think of your family for goodness sake.
rpjward Lol. The party that don't fund actual public transport now wants taxpayer to cover costs for a system that needs more services not discounted travel.Way to leave out regions! Vline to melb is far more expensive than metro and many people commute still. This is such a poor policy.
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rpjward This is about NOW. Our cost of living ‘must’ be a TOP priority. Great policy, great move 👏👏
rpjward Where will they get the money for that? The opposition seems to have forgotten to budget for any of its promises. Why do you accept that? Does that failure affect your professionalism in the eyes of the public?
rpjward It will encourage poorer people, particularly pensioners, to catch public transport, which could be good for them and the economy. I am not sure it will encourage working people to catch public transport in greater numbers.
rpjward Another paid advertisement by the Victorian Liberals
rpjward 😂 that just means tax payers will further subsidise the franchise agreements
rpjward Great idea that supports getting people back into this once great city.
rpjward Hey Roy, how much did the far right VicLibs pay for this ad?
rpjward We desperately need a viable opposition in Victoria. This announcing stupid sh!t they know they won't have to implement is getting us nowhere.
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rpjward While this is a good idea could we cap electricity prices too.
rpjward I love this idea but who pays for the train‘s employees？
rpjward Who pays for that ? Someone will the question is who ?
rpjward Absolutely love this idea. You have to make it better choice to take public transport than drive. Will this go to V/line as well though
rpjward Dan is completely mad as he tries to win favour with WEC
rpjward Another half assed policy on the run!🙄
rpjward but they've got no hope of winning anway... most likely will lose even more seats
rpjward Everyone gets what’s they want, yep that sounds sustainable
rpjward So those in the country or in outer suburbs without access to effective public transport end up subsidizing the ones in the wealthy suburbs with their multiple tram, train and bus routes!
rpjward I find it a little ironic that many of those asking how much this will cost have no problem with the ridiculous $200,000,000,000 suburban rail loop.
rpjward Enough to get my vote
rpjward Firstly, they won't win. Secondly, isn't this the equivalent of a funding cut to public transport?
rpjward Announcements and promises prior to election, the after it's all done and dusted......reneging.
rpjward How are they going to pay for it?
rpjward Good policy as long as the infrastructure costs of running the system can cope with this level of fair reduction.
rpjward Love the idea of simplifying ticket prices. Our system is crazy.
rpjward The Liberals trot out this furphy every few years. It’s hopeless policy and lazy … to be expected. Anyone with interest in transport policy knows the priorities are frequency, reliability and geographical access.
rpjward so stupid !! and who will pay the difference? surely they will pass it to the taxpayers ,,,, can't spend all years in power then come out with such a stupid desperate offer
rpjward Be alright if I used public transport lol 😆
rpjward how are they going to pay for that?
rpjward If Andrews said this people would love the idea but because it's LNP they don't like it. Lower fares could attract more people to public transport instead of driving their cars. I thought that would make climate change believers happy.
rpjward Everyone working from home... Yeah, nah.
rpjward Cheap shot
rpjward Why not go all the way and make it free? It'd save the State so much money and it's better than buying EVs for the environment.
rpjward How are they paying for it? New taxes.
rpjward Seems affordable.
rpjward Like hell they will
rpjward Sounds similar to my grade six SRC campaign pledge of soft drink and flavoured milk replacing water in the bubble taps
rpjward You should ask NATO take over Victoria
rpjward Peanuts, they are offering peanuts.
rpjward The Victorian Opposition can’t organise their own party, let alone a public transport system, let alone a state. Pass.
rpjward needs a gimmick cos he’s no chance auspol
rpjward Why not just make it free for seniors..
rpjward Which team offers rubber bullets and choke holds ? They seem nice.
rpjward Like handing out candy to babies. Babies can’t resist the short term sugar hit, despite everyone knowing it’s terrible policy.
rpjward I m not opposed to lower fares but article does no analysis of the cost of this. Nor does it answer the question as to where the funds come from. Is the state going to borrow to pay for this? And finally, if MORE ppl switch to PT, where will they put them? Trains are full.
rpjward And the maths behind that is.....
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rpjward So they don’t wanna improve the system but will make it cheaper yeah that’s liberal thinking .
rpjward Why on earth would dim wits vote for these two old clowns 🤡 🤡in the first place !!!!
rpjward ...And the best performance goes to Matthew Guy aka Mad Guy
rpjward So everyone will catch more public transport, which means the system will need to be expanded and improved. So I'm I'm glad the Vic Libs are also planning on expanding the metro sys.... Never mind.
rpjward Throwing up random eyes now to see if anyone shows interest.
rpjward Cheap service means nothing if there isn’t a service to catch anywhere. $2 tickets would not make someone pick the bus if it shows up only hourly at peak and not at all over the weekend.
rpjward Will not happen.
rpjward Empty promises
rpjward That's a straight up lie
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