Public transport

The Electrical Trades Union has only agreed to pause its industrial action across Sydney Trains until the end of March.

The WA Government has pledged cheaper public transport fares if it wins the March state election.

If the Fair Work Commission rules in favour of the Government, the industrial action on Sydney trains could come to an end or be suspended.

The current generation of diesel-powered boats will be phased out over the next decade, and replaced with “modern vessels powered by green energy alternatives”.

Premier Steven Miles and Liberal-National Opposition Leader David Crisafulli both announced the election promise over the weekend.

The Premier has indicated hopes of extending the initiative past February depending on uptake and if Labor is returned to Government.

The Federal Government has announced new accessibility standards for public transport aimed at better supporting Australians with disability.

Transport spending, including public transport, accounted for around 16.4% of the average weekly income across Australia.

Public transport in Western Australia will be free for all school students from Monday to Friday, and for everyone on Sundays.

Free public transport for Victoria will be added for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, under an announcement made on Friday.

What are the rules for pets on public transport? There’s been a new push to expand pet access on buses, ferries, and trains in Sydney.

Uber will cap surge pricing in NSW when there are unexpected public transport disruptions under a new deal with the state government.

The Victorian Government has announced changes to its public transport ticketing system, myki, including payment by phone and bank card.