19 May 2022

Public transport advocates hope cheap fares will stay

From Morning Report, 8:38 am on 19 May 2022

Advocates are holding out hope that half-price public transport will be continued in today's Budget.

Climate Minister James Shaw previously signaled that half-price fares could be part of the Emissions Reduction Plan but that didn't happen.

Public Transport Users Association's Jon Reeves hopes the government may still continue the popular deal.

A file photo shows the interior of a bus.

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He spoke to Susie Ferguson.