Public transport

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.