Public transport fees frozen across Qld

Fees for TransLink buses, trains and ferries will be frozen to try and get locals back on public transport.

Public transport costs will be frozen next year with the State Government conceding patronage was still down amid COVID-19.

Transport Minister Mark Bailey said because of this, now was not the time to deter commuters from using public transport.

Fees for TransLink transport across the state including buses, trains and ferries will remain the same from January 1 next year.

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“Our fairer fares policy introduced in 2016 has saved Queensland commuters more than $241 million through cheaper tickets and concessions,” Mr Bailey said.

Queensland Transport Minister Mark Bailey. (AAP Image/Darren England)

“A freeze on ticket prices means we will keep putting commuters first by encouraging people to continue catching public transport.”

The Transport Minister said he knew the road to Queensland’s economic recovery would be long.

“A dollar saved holds greater value in times of uncertainty,” he said.

Mr Bailey also announced that the 105 weekly train services which were added to the network in August to support social distancing amid the pandemic would continue permanently for commuters.