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Off-peak pricing on Melbourne’s trains, trams, buses could prevent public transport congestion in post-COVID era – ABC News
Almost three-quarters of commuters would save money if cheaper off-peak fares were introduced, according to a report from Infrastructure Victoria. It could also ease congestion and encourage people to return to the City of Melbourne when restrictions ease.
Almost three-quarters of public transport users in Melbourne would save money if cheaper off-peak fares were introduced, according to Victoria’s infrastructure body.
Key points:
- A trip from most suburbs to the city would cost $2.50 off-peak
- Off-peak pricing would cost half the price of a rush hour commute
- Melbourne’s CBD free tram zone would be abolished
Varying the pricing of transport depending on the time of the day could also help avoid congestion, which…
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