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Australia’s Victoria State Extends Public Transport Benefits

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Victoria’s state government will make all public transport free for May 2026, followed by a 50% fare discount for the rest of the year to ease financial pressure on residents. The initiative expands April’s free transport trial, targeting rising fuel costs that have strained household budgets across the state, including Melbourne. Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams confirmed the program’s estimated cost at A$432 million ($310 million), funded by state coffers. The move aims to incentivize public transport use, reducing road congestion and emissions amid broader economic challenges. This policy reflects Victoria’s aggressive approach to consumer relief, contrasting with other Australian states maintaining standard fare structures.
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Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Travel on all public transport in the Australian state of Victoria will be free in May and then half price for the remainder of this year as the government ramps up help for consumers battling high fuel costs.The measures come after Victoria, home to the city of Melbourne, gave locals free public transport for April.

Transport Infrastructure Minister Gabrielle Williams put the cost of the initiative at about A$432 million ($310 million), local media reported.

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