Australia’s states are split over free public transport as the war in the Middle East drives fuel costs higher, with Victoria and Tasmania waiving fares while NSW, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia have ruled out following suit.

  • Tenderizer@aussie.zone
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    4 days ago

    Free public transport just drives down quality, because voters generally don’t approve of that much spending on other people’s public transport (private transport though, that’s a different matter).