The Victorian Greens say Labor’s election promise to cap public transport fares at $30 a week for two years is an admission that Victorians are paying too much to get around, but falls well short of the permanent cost-of-living relief people need.
Premier Ben Carroll today announced Labor would cap public transport fares at $30 a week for just two years if re-elected.
The Greens have a plan to make public transport permanently free across Victoria, saving regular commuters thousands of dollars every year, while investing in more frequent and reliable services.
The Greens say that after 12 years in government, Labor is finally recognising that public transport should be more affordable, but Victorians shouldn’t have to settle for temporary discounts that expire after the election.
As stated by the Leader of the Victorian Greens, Ellen Sandell:
“Labor is finally admitting what the Greens have been saying for years – public transport is too expensive. But why stop at $30 a week when we could make it free for everyone?”
“After 12 years in government, Labor is only offering Victorians a temporary discount with an expiry date after the election.”
“People are sick of paying more and getting less. We need more frequent, reliable and accessible trains, trams and buses that people can actually depend on.”
“This election is a choice between Labor’s incremental politics of half-measures – or voting Greens for real change.”
“The Greens will make public transport permanently free and frequent, saving people thousands of dollars a year and making sure everyone can get where they need to go, paid for by making big corporations pay their fair share.”
