"Bonkers" and "extremely dumb" are just some of the words critics are using to describe the Government's U-turn on transport subsidies.
The fuel tax cut - and half price public transport - are being extended for a further three months, despite the government saying last year the policy was unsustainable.
Critics have been quick to rubbish it as bad for the economy, environment and equity but the general public is thrilled.
Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.
